mTORC1 modulators

ABSTRACT

Provided herein, inter alia, are methods and compounds for inhibiting mTORC1 and for treating diseases associated with mTORC1 activity.

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/572,234, filed Oct. 13, 2017; U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/639,431, filed Mar. 6, 2018; and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/645,365, filed Mar. 20, 2018, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety and for all purposes.

STATEMENT AS TO RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

This invention was made with government support under grants CA172668 and CA195761 awarded by the National Institutes of Health. The government has certain rights in the invention.

REFERENCE TO A “SEQUENCE LISTING,” A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING APPENDIX SUBMITTED AS AN ASCII FILE

The Sequence Listing written in file 052103-511001US_Sequence_Listing_ST25.txt, created Oct. 12, 2018, 24,539 bytes, machine format IBM-PC, MS Windows operating system, is hereby incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND

Overwhelming evidence indicates that aberrant activity of a multiprotein complex known as mechanistic Target of Rapamycin Complex 1 (mTORC1) underlies the growth advantage that many cancer types display over the surrounding healthy tissue. Current therapeutic investigations in cancer and other mTORC1-related diseases suffer from limitations and significant side effects, including high toxicity and metabolic imbalance. Thus, renewed efforts must be directed toward identifying new ways to block mTORC1 selectively and safely. Disclosed herein, inter alia, are solutions to these and other problems in the art.

BRIEF SUMMARY

Described herein, inter alia, is the development of a mTORC1 Complex-Selective Inhibitor using Chemoproteomics-Enabled Covalent Ligand Screening to Reveal Disruptors of Protein-Protein Interactions.

In an aspect is provided a compound having the formula:

L¹ is independently a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted arylene, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene.

R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCH₂X¹, —OCHX¹ ₂, —CN, —SO_(n1)R^(1D), —SO_(v1)NR^(1A)R^(1B), —NHC(O)NR^(1A)R^(1B), —N(O)_(m1), —NR^(1A)R^(1B), —C(O)R^(1C), —C(O)—OR^(1C), —C(O)NR^(1A)R^(1B), —OR^(1D), —NR^(1A)SO₂R^(1D), —NR^(1A)C(O)R^(1C), —NR^(1A)C(O)OR^(1C), —NR^(1A)OR^(1C), —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

E is an electrophilic moiety.

Each R^(1A), R^(1B), R^(1C), and R^(1D) is independently hydrogen, —CX₃, —CHX₂, —CH₂X, —CN, —OH, —COOH, —CONH₂, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(1A) and R^(1B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

Each X and X¹ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. n1 is independently an integer from 0 to 4. m1 and v1 are independently 1 or 2. z1 is independently an integer from 0 to 8.

In another aspect is provided a pharmaceutical composition including a compound described herein and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

In an aspect is provided a method for treating cancer, the method including administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound described herein.

In an aspect is provided a method for treating a neurodegenerative disease, the method including administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound described herein.

In an aspect is provided a method for treating a metabolic disease, the method including administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound described herein.

In an aspect is provided a method of reducing the level of activity of mTORC1, the method including contacting the mTORC1 with a compound described herein.

In an aspect is provided a method of reducing the level of activity of a LAMTOR protein, the method including contacting the LAMTOR protein with a compound described herein.

In an aspect is provided a LAMTOR5 protein covalently bonded to a compound described herein.

In an aspect is provided a LAMTOR5 protein covalently bonded to a fragment of a compound described herein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1A-1C. Visual-IP technology to identify inhibitors of protein-protein interaction. (FIG. 1A) Assay design. Protein A, fused to a red fluorescent protein (small oval with “A” in the figure) is attached to the surface of agarose beads via affinity interactions (i.e. a FLAG tag on the protein bound by an anti-FLAG antibody on the bead surface). The protein A-coated bead is then incubated with protein B, which binds to A and is fused to a green fluorescent protein (circle with “B” in the figure). Thus, the A-B interaction is reconstituted on the surface of the bead. In the presence of a drug that disrupts the A-B interaction, protein B detaches and disperses in the surrounding buffer solution, whereas protein A remains attached to the bead. (FIG. 1B) Calibration. Beads coated with an antibody against the FLAG tag (unlabeled) were incubated with FLAG-tagged and GFP-tagged RagB (a member of the Rag GTPase complex). Due to antibody-tag interaction, FLAG-GFP-RagB is captured to the surface of the bead. The beads were subsequently incubated with increasing concentrations of free FLAGx3 peptide, which competes for the binding of the antibody to FLAG-GFP-RagB. Thus, FLAG-GFP-RagB becomes progressively more dispersed from the bead surface. Intensity plots at the bottom show how the fluorescence signal decreases on the bead surface and increases in the buffer solution with increasing FLAGx3 peptide concentration. (FIG. 1C) High throughput implementation. Beads harboring A-B complexes are seeded in microplates containing a library of compounds. After an incubation time, microplates are imaged with an automated microscope by tiling together multiple visual fields per well. Individual visual fields are magnified and analyzed as shown in (FIG. 1B).

FIGS. 2A-2F. Identification of an inhibitor of Rag GTPase-Lamtor interaction by Visual IP. (FIG. 2A) Screening of a sub-library of cysteine-reactive compounds. Rag-Lamtor interaction is scored as GFP/RFP ratio. Compounds that disrupt the interaction are shown by dark bars, negative controls are in grey. The order of the columns is as follows, beginning from the leftmost column: DMSO, FGFP, compound A1, compound A2, compound A3, compound A4, compound A5, compound A6, compound A7, compound A8, DMSO, FGFP, compound A9, compound A10, compound A11, compound A12, compound A13, compound A14, compound A15, compound A16, DMSO, FGFP, compound A17, compound A18, compound A19, compound A20, compound A21, compound A22, compound A23, compound A24, DMSO, FGFP, compound A25, YP 1-44, compound A26, compound A27, compound A28, compound A29, compound A30, DMSO, FGFP, compound A31, compound A32, compound A33, compound A34, compound A35, compound A36, compound A37, DMSO, FGFP, and compound A38. The top hit, YP1-44, is indicated with an arrow. (FIG. 2B) Structure of the top hit, YP1-44. (FIG. 2C) Schematic of the Lamtor-Rag GTPase-mTORC1 complexes at the lysosomal surface. (FIG. 2D) Representative images from the screen in (FIG. 2A), showing dispersion of the GFP-RagB signal from RFP-Ragulator coated beads by YP1-44 but not 2 control compounds. In the leftmost column, free GFP in place of GFP-RagB provides a control for non-specific binding. (FIG. 2E) Quantification of the GFP/RFP ratios from the images in (FIG. 2D). (FIG. 2F) Dose-response curve for YP1-44 in visual IP experiments.

FIGS. 3A-3D. Validation of YP1-44 mediated mTORC1 inhibition in cells. (FIG. 3A) mTORC1 recruitment assay. (top) in amino acid-starved HeLa cells, mTORC1 is dispersed in the cytoplasm and is not present on LAMP2-positive lysosomes both in control- and YP1-44-treated cells. (bottom) amino acid treatment causes mTORC1 localization to lysosomes in DMSO-treated cells, whereas mTORC1 recruitment fails in cells treated with 50 μM YP1-44 (FIG. 3B) YP1-44 causes dispersion of RagC from LAMP2-positive lysosomes. HeLa cells were incubated with 50 μM YP1-44 for 1 h and subjected to immunofluorescence staining for endogenous RagC and LAMP2. (FIG. 3C) YP1-44 causes dispersion of RagA from LAMP2-positive lysosomes. HeLa cells were incubated with 50 μM YP1-44 for 1 h and subjected to immunofluorescence staining for endogenous RagA and LAMP2. (FIG. 3D) YP1-44 suppresses mTORC1 activation by amino acids. Cells were subjected to the indicated treatments, followed by lysis and immunoblotting for the indicated phospho-proteins and total proteins, all of which are mTORC1 substrates.

FIGS. 4A-4B. Competitive isoTOP-ABPP analysis of YP 1-44 with the TORC1 Complex Proteins. (FIG. 4A) Workflow of using competitive isoTOP-ABPP platforms to map the druggable hotspot targeted by a lead covalent ligand using reconstituted proteins from the TORC1 complex. (FIG. 4B) IsoTOP-ABPP analysis of YP 1-44. We pre-treated human purified mTORC1, Rag GTPase and Lamtor complexes (5 micrograms each) with DMSO vehicle or YP 1-44 (50 μM) prior to labeling with IA-alkyne (100 μM). Isotopically light (for control) or heavy (for YP 1-44-treated) biotin-azide tags bearing a TEV protease recognition peptide were appended to probe-labeled proteins by CuAAC and control and treated proteomes were combined in a 1:1 ratio. Probe-labeled proteins were avidin-enriched, tryptically digested, and probe-modified peptides were eluted by TEV protease and analyzed by LC-LC/MS/MS. Probe-modified peptide sequences were derived from ms2 spectra and light to heavy ratios for analyzed peptides were quantified using corresponding ms1 signal intensities. We identified two probe-modified peptides in LAMTOR5. LAMTOR5 C23 showed an isotopic ratio >3. Shown on the right panel is the ms1 signal intensity for the probe-modified isotopically light and heavy peptide that includes C23. (FIG. 4B) shows average isotopic ratios from n=4.

FIGS. 5A-5F. Improving potency and selectivity of mTORC1 inhibitors. (FIG. 5A) Gel-based ABPP analysis of Hela cell proteome IA-alkyne cysteine-reactivity revealed YP 1-44 non-selectivity at 100 μM and above. (FIG. 5B) Structures of representative analogs of YP 1-44. (FIG. 5C) gel-based ABPP analysis of lead compound CC 1-44 against IA-alkyne labeling of LAMTOR5 pure protein. (FIG. 5D) gel-based ABPP analysis of Hela cell proteome IA-alkyne cysteine-reactivity showing CC 1-44 selectivity at up to 1 mM. (FIG. 5E) mTORC1 signaling in Hela cells treated with YP 1-44 and analogs. (FIG. 5F) p-AKT signaling in Hela cells treated with YP 1-44 and analogs.

FIGS. 6A-6D. CC 1-44 inhibits mTORC1 signaling and activates autophagy. (FIG. 6A) Visual IP experiment monitoring binding of GFP-RagB to RFP-tagged, bead-bound Lamtor complex. Whereas YP 1-44 causes RagB dissociation from Lamtor, CC 1-44 does not. (FIG. 6B) Immunofluorescence for endogenous RagA and LAMP2 in HEK-293A cells treated with DMSO, YP 1-44 or CC 1-44 for 2 h. Whereas YP 1-44 causes RagA dissociation from Lamtor, CC 1-44 treatment results in increased RagA clustering on lysosomes. (FIG. 6C) Immunofluorescence for endogenous mTOR and LAMP2 in HEK-293A cells treated with DMSO or CC 1-44 for 2 h. CC 1-44 treatment induces dissociation of mTOR from lysosomes. (FIG. 6D) Immunoblotting for autophagic markers LC3b and p62 from HEK-293A cells treated with DMSO (lane 1) or CC 1-44 (lane 3) for 2 h. Increase in the LC3b band and disappearance of the p62 band in the CC 1-44 sample indicates activation of autophagy. Samples treated with the vacuolar H+ATPase inhibitor Bafilomycin A (lanes 2 and 4) provide an indication of total autophagic flux, which is also increased by CC 1-44 treatment.

FIG. 7A-C. Efficacy of CC 1-44 in living mice in various tissues: heart (FIG. 7A), skeletal muscle (FIG. 7B), and kidney (FIG. 7C). Mice (4 animals/group) injected with CC 1-44 (100 mg/kg) show dramatic inhibition of mTORC1 signaling as assessed by phospho-S6 and 4EBP1, whereas rapamycin injection (10 mg/kg) only leads to pS6 but not p-4EBP1 inhibition. C 1-44 also results in much stronger autophagy induction as compared to rapamycin in various tissues tested, including heart and skeletal muscle (FIG. 7A, FIG. 7B). Similar results are observed in kidney (FIG. 7C).

FIGS. 8A-8B. (FIG. 8A) Structures of CC 2-11 and CC 1-44. CC 2-11 bears an alkyne group on a separate ring from the cysteine-reactive warhead. The presence of the alkyne group enables us to directly label the modified target protein (e.g. Lamtor5) with biotin or rhodamine groups, either in gels or in complex proteomes. (FIG. 8B) In preliminary experiments with purified Lamtor-Rag complexes, CC 2-11 enables rhodamine labeling of a 28 KDa band corresponding to Lamtor5, and the signal competes by incubation with excess unlabeled CC 1-44. Thus, CC 2-11 allows precise mapping of the target cysteines as well as accurate identification of the off-targets.

FIGS. 9A-9C. Potency and selectivity of YP 1-44 analogs. (FIG. 9A) initial YP 1-44 analogs and their relative potency against IA-alkyne labeling of pure human LAMTOR5 protein visualized by gel-based ABPP (a). Protein expression levels were also ascertained by silver staining (b). (FIG. 9B) Gel-based ABPP IA-alkyne cysteine-reactivity analysis of YP 1-44 analogs against Rag-Ragulator complex proteins (a). Protein expression levels were also ascertained by silver staining (b). (FIG. 9C) Hela whole cell proteome gel-based ABPP analysis of IA-alkyne cysteine-reactivity with YP 1-44 analogs (a). Protein expression levels were also ascertained by silver staining (b).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION I. Definitions

The abbreviations used herein have their conventional meaning within the chemical and biological arts. The chemical structures and formulae set forth herein are constructed according to the standard rules of chemical valency known in the chemical arts.

Where substituent groups are specified by their conventional chemical formulae, written from left to right, they equally encompass the chemically identical substituents that would result from writing the structure from right to left, e.g., —CH₂O— is equivalent to —OCH₂—.

The term “alkyl,” by itself or as part of another substituent, means, unless otherwise stated, a straight (i.e., unbranched) or branched carbon chain (or carbon), or combination thereof, which may be fully saturated, mono- or polyunsaturated and can include mono-, di- and multivalent radicals. The alkyl may include a designated number of carbons (e.g., C₁-C₁₀ means one to ten carbons). Alkyl is an uncyclized chain. Examples of saturated hydrocarbon radicals include, but are not limited to, groups such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, methyl, homologs and isomers of, for example, n-pentyl, n-hexyl, n-heptyl, n-octyl, and the like. An unsaturated alkyl group is one having one or more double bonds or triple bonds. Examples of unsaturated alkyl groups include, but are not limited to, vinyl, 2-propenyl, crotyl, 2-isopentenyl, 2-(butadienyl), 2,4-pentadienyl, 3-(1,4-pentadienyl), ethynyl, 1- and 3-propynyl, 3-butynyl, and the higher homologs and isomers. An alkoxy is an alkyl attached to the remainder of the molecule via an oxygen linker (—O—). An alkyl moiety may be an alkenyl moiety. An alkyl moiety may be an alkynyl moiety. An alkyl moiety may be fully saturated. An alkenyl may include more than one double bond and/or one or more triple bonds in addition to the one or more double bonds. An alkynyl may include more than one triple bond and/or one or more double bonds in addition to the one or more triple bonds.

The term “alkylene,” by itself or as part of another substituent, means, unless otherwise stated, a divalent radical derived from an alkyl, as exemplified, but not limited by, —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—. Typically, an alkyl (or alkylene) group will have from 1 to 24 carbon atoms, with those groups having 10 or fewer carbon atoms being preferred herein. A “lower alkyl” or “lower alkylene” is a shorter chain alkyl or alkylene group, generally having eight or fewer carbon atoms. The term “alkenylene,” by itself or as part of another substituent, means, unless otherwise stated, a divalent radical derived from an alkene.

The term “heteroalkyl,” by itself or in combination with another term, means, unless otherwise stated, a stable straight or branched chain, or combinations thereof, including at least one carbon atom and at least one heteroatom (e.g., O, N, P, Si, and S), and wherein the nitrogen and sulfur atoms may optionally be oxidized, and the nitrogen heteroatom may optionally be quaternized. The heteroatom(s) (e.g., N, S, Si, or P) may be placed at any interior position of the heteroalkyl group or at the position at which the alkyl group is attached to the remainder of the molecule. Heteroalkyl is an uncyclized chain. Examples include, but are not limited to: —CH₂—CH₂—O—CH₃, —CH₂—CH₂—NH—CH₃, —CH₂—CH₂—N(CH₃)—CH₃, —CH₂—S—CH₂—CH₃, —CH₂—S—CH₂, —S(O)—CH₃, —CH₂—CH₂—S(O)₂—CH₃, —CH═CH—O—CH₃, —Si(CH₃)₃, —CH₂—CH═N—OCH₃, —CH═CH—N(CH₃)—CH₃, —O—CH₃, —O—CH₂—CH₃, and —CN. Up to two or three heteroatoms may be consecutive, such as, for example, —CH₂—NH—OCH₃ and —CH₂—O—Si(CH₃)₃. A heteroalkyl moiety may include one heteroatom (e.g., O, N, S, Si, or P). A heteroalkyl moiety may include two optionally different heteroatoms (e.g., O, N, S, Si, or P). A heteroalkyl moiety may include three optionally different heteroatoms (e.g., O, N, S, Si, or P). A heteroalkyl moiety may include four optionally different heteroatoms (e.g., O, N, S, Si, or P). A heteroalkyl moiety may include five optionally different heteroatoms (e.g., O, N, S, Si, or P). A heteroalkyl moiety may include up to 8 optionally different heteroatoms (e.g., O, N, S, Si, or P). The term “heteroalkenyl,” by itself or in combination with another term, means, unless otherwise stated, a heteroalkyl including at least one double bond. A heteroalkenyl may optionally include more than one double bond and/or one or more triple bonds in additional to the one or more double bonds. The term “heteroalkynyl,” by itself or in combination with another term, means, unless otherwise stated, a heteroalkyl including at least one triple bond. A heteroalkynyl may optionally include more than one triple bond and/or one or more double bonds in additional to the one or more triple bonds.

Similarly, the term “heteroalkylene,” by itself or as part of another substituent, means, unless otherwise stated, a divalent radical derived from heteroalkyl, as exemplified, but not limited by, —CH₂—CH₂—S—CH₂—CH₂— and —CH₂—S—CH₂—CH₂—NH—CH₂—. For heteroalkylene groups, heteroatoms can also occupy either or both of the chain termini (e.g., alkyleneoxy, alkylenedioxy, alkyleneamino, alkylenediamino, and the like). Still further, for alkylene and heteroalkylene linking groups, no orientation of the linking group is implied by the direction in which the formula of the linking group is written. For example, the formula —C(O)₂R′— represents both —C(O)₂R′— and —R′C(O)₂—. As described above, heteroalkyl groups, as used herein, include those groups that are attached to the remainder of the molecule through a heteroatom, such as —C(O)R′, —C(O)NR′, —NR′R″, —OR′, —SR′, and/or —SO₂R′. Where “heteroalkyl” is recited, followed by recitations of specific heteroalkyl groups, such as —NR′R″ or the like, it will be understood that the terms heteroalkyl and —NR′R″ are not redundant or mutually exclusive. Rather, the specific heteroalkyl groups are recited to add clarity. Thus, the term “heteroalkyl” should not be interpreted herein as excluding specific heteroalkyl groups, such as —NR′R″ or the like.

The terms “cycloalkyl” and “heterocycloalkyl,” by themselves or in combination with other terms, mean, unless otherwise stated, cyclic versions of “alkyl” and “heteroalkyl,” respectively. Cycloalkyl and heterocycloalkyl are not aromatic. Additionally, for heterocycloalkyl, a heteroatom can occupy the position at which the heterocycle is attached to the remainder of the molecule. Examples of cycloalkyl include, but are not limited to, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, 1-cyclohexenyl, 3-cyclohexenyl, cycloheptyl, and the like. Examples of heterocycloalkyl include, but are not limited to, 1-(1,2,5,6-tetrahydropyridyl), 1-piperidinyl, 2-piperidinyl, 3-piperidinyl, 4-morpholinyl, 3-morpholinyl, tetrahydrofuran-2-yl, tetrahydrofuran-3-yl, tetrahydrothien-2-yl, tetrahydrothien-3-yl, 1-piperazinyl, 2-piperazinyl, and the like. A “cycloalkylene” and a “heterocycloalkylene,” alone or as part of another substituent, means a divalent radical derived from a cycloalkyl and heterocycloalkyl, respectively.

The terms “halo” or “halogen,” by themselves or as part of another substituent, mean, unless otherwise stated, a fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine atom. Additionally, terms such as “haloalkyl” are meant to include monohaloalkyl and polyhaloalkyl. For example, the term “halo(C₁-C₄)alkyl” includes, but is not limited to, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, 4-chlorobutyl, 3-bromopropyl, and the like.

The term “acyl” means, unless otherwise stated, —C(O)R where R is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

The term “aryl” means, unless otherwise stated, a polyunsaturated, aromatic, hydrocarbon substituent, which can be a single ring or multiple rings (preferably from 1 to 3 rings) that are fused together (i.e., a fused ring aryl) or linked covalently. A fused ring aryl refers to multiple rings fused together wherein at least one of the fused rings is an aryl ring. The term “heteroaryl” refers to aryl groups (or rings) that contain at least one heteroatom such as N, O, or S, wherein the nitrogen and sulfur atoms are optionally oxidized, and the nitrogen atom(s) are optionally quaternized. Thus, the term “heteroaryl” includes fused ring heteroaryl groups (i.e., multiple rings fused together wherein at least one of the fused rings is a heteroaromatic ring). A 5,6-fused ring heteroarylene refers to two rings fused together, wherein one ring has 5 members and the other ring has 6 members, and wherein at least one ring is a heteroaryl ring. Likewise, a 6,6-fused ring heteroarylene refers to two rings fused together, wherein one ring has 6 members and the other ring has 6 members, and wherein at least one ring is a heteroaryl ring. And a 6,5-fused ring heteroarylene refers to two rings fused together, wherein one ring has 6 members and the other ring has 5 members, and wherein at least one ring is a heteroaryl ring. A heteroaryl group can be attached to the remainder of the molecule through a carbon or heteroatom. Non-limiting examples of aryl and heteroaryl groups include phenyl, naphthyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, pyridazinyl, triazinyl, pyrimidinyl, imidazolyl, pyrazinyl, purinyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, furyl, thienyl, pyridyl, pyrimidyl, benzothiazolyl, benzoxazoyl benzimidazolyl, benzofuran, isobenzofuranyl, indolyl, isoindolyl, benzothiophenyl, isoquinolyl, quinoxalinyl, quinolyl, 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl, 4-biphenyl, 1-pyrrolyl, 2-pyrrolyl, 3-pyrrolyl, 3-pyrazolyl, 2-imidazolyl, 4-imidazolyl, pyrazinyl, 2-oxazolyl, 4-oxazolyl, 2-phenyl-4-oxazolyl, 5-oxazolyl, 3-isoxazolyl, 4-isoxazolyl, 5-isoxazolyl, 2-thiazolyl, 4-thiazolyl, 5-thiazolyl, 2-furyl, 3-furyl, 2-thienyl, 3-thienyl, 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl, 4-pyridyl, 2-pyrimidyl, 4-pyrimidyl, 5-benzothiazolyl, purinyl, 2-benzimidazolyl, 5-indolyl, 1-isoquinolyl, 5-isoquinolyl, 2-quinoxalinyl, 5-quinoxalinyl, 3-quinolyl, and 6-quinolyl. Substituents for each of the above noted aryl and heteroaryl ring systems are selected from the group of acceptable substituents described below. An “arylene” and a “heteroarylene,” alone or as part of another substituent, mean a divalent radical derived from an aryl and heteroaryl, respectively. A heteroaryl group substituent may be —O— bonded to a ring heteroatom nitrogen.

Spirocyclic rings are two or more rings wherein adjacent rings are attached through a single atom. The individual rings within spirocyclic rings may be identical or different. Individual rings in spirocyclic rings may be substituted or unsubstituted and may have different substituents from other individual rings within a set of spirocyclic rings. Possible substituents for individual rings within spirocyclic rings are the possible substituents for the same ring when not part of spirocyclic rings (e.g. substituents for cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl rings). Spirocylic rings may be substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene and individual rings within a spirocyclic ring group may be any of the immediately previous list, including having all rings of one type (e.g. all rings being substituted heterocycloalkylene wherein each ring may be the same or different substituted heterocycloalkylene). When referring to a spirocyclic ring system, heterocyclic spirocyclic rings means a spirocyclic rings wherein at least one ring is a heterocyclic ring and wherein each ring may be a different ring. When referring to a spirocyclic ring system, substituted spirocyclic rings means that at least one ring is substituted and each substituent may optionally be different.

The symbol “

” denotes the point of attachment of a chemical moiety to the remainder of a molecule or chemical formula.

The term “oxo,” as used herein, means an oxygen that is double bonded to a carbon atom.

The term “alkylarylene” as an arylene moiety covalently bonded to an alkylene moiety (also referred to herein as an alkylene linker). In embodiments, the alkylarylene group has the formula:

An alkylarylene moiety may be substituted (e.g. with a substituent group) on the alkylene moiety or the arylene linker (e.g. at carbons 2, 3, 4, or 6) with halogen, oxo, —N₃, —CF₃, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CI₃, —CN, —CHO, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₂CH₃—SO₃H, —OSO₃H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₅ alkyl or substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 5 membered heteroalkyl). In embodiments, the alkylarylene is unsubstituted.

Each of the above terms (e.g., “alkyl,” “heteroalkyl,” “cycloalkyl,” “heterocycloalkyl,” “aryl,” and “heteroaryl”) includes both substituted and unsubstituted forms of the indicated radical. Preferred substituents for each type of radical are provided below.

Substituents for the alkyl and heteroalkyl radicals (including those groups often referred to as alkylene, alkenyl, heteroalkylene, heteroalkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, and heterocycloalkenyl) can be one or more of a variety of groups selected from, but not limited to, —OR′, ═O, ═NR′, ═N—OR′, —NR′R″, —SR′, -halogen, —SiR′R″R′″, —OC(O)R′, —C(O)R′, —CO₂R′, —CONR′R″, —OC(O)NR′R″, —NR″C(O)R′, —NR′—C(O)NR″R′″, —NR″C(O)₂R′, —NR—C(NR′R″R′″)═NR″″, —NR—C(NR′R″)═NR′″, —S(O)R′, —S(O)₂R′, —S(O)₂NR′R″, —NRSO₂R′, —NR′NR″R′″, —ONR′R″, —NR′C(O)NR″NR′″R″″, —CN, —NO₂, —NR′SO₂R″, —NR′C(O)R″, —NR′C(O)—OR″, —NR′OR″, in a number ranging from zero to (2m′+1), where m′ is the total number of carbon atoms in such radical. R, R′, R″, R′″, and R″″ each preferably independently refer to hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., aryl substituted with 1-3 halogens), substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkoxy, or thioalkoxy groups, or arylalkyl groups. When a compound described herein includes more than one R group, for example, each of the R groups is independently selected as are each R′, R″, R′″, and R″″ group when more than one of these groups is present. When R′ and R″ are attached to the same nitrogen atom, they can be combined with the nitrogen atom to form a 4-, 5-, 6-, or 7-membered ring. For example, —NR′R″ includes, but is not limited to, 1-pyrrolidinyl and 4-morpholinyl. From the above discussion of substituents, one of skill in the art will understand that the term “alkyl” is meant to include groups including carbon atoms bound to groups other than hydrogen groups, such as haloalkyl (e.g., —CF₃ and —CH₂CF₃) and acyl (e.g., —C(O)CH₃, —C(O)CF₃, —C(O)CH₂OCH₃, and the like).

Similar to the substituents described for the alkyl radical, substituents for the aryl and heteroaryl groups are varied and are selected from, for example: —OR′, —NR′R″, —SR′, -halogen, —SiR′R″R′″, —OC(O)R′, —C(O)R′, —CO₂R′, —CONR′R″, —OC(O)NR′R″, —NR″C(O)R′, —NR′—C(O)NR″R′″, —NR″C(O)₂R′, —NR—C(NR′R″R′″)═NR″″, —NR—C(NR′R″)═NR′″, —S(O)R′, —S(O)₂R′, —S(O)₂NR′R″, —NRSO₂R′, —NR′NR″R′″, —ONR′R″, —NR′C(O)NR″NR′″R″″, —CN, —NO₂, —R′, —N₃, —CH(Ph)₂, fluoro(C₁-C₄)alkoxy, and fluoro(C₁-C₄)alkyl, —NR′SO₂R″, —NR′C(O)R″, —NR′C(O)—OR″, —NR′OR″, in a number ranging from zero to the total number of open valences on the aromatic ring system; and where R′, R″, R′″, and R″″ are preferably independently selected from hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, and substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. When a compound described herein includes more than one R group, for example, each of the R groups is independently selected as are each R′, R″, R′″, and R″″ groups when more than one of these groups is present.

Substituents for rings (e.g. cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkylene, heterocycloalkylene, arylene, or heteroarylene) may be depicted as substituents on the ring rather than on a specific atom of a ring (commonly referred to as a floating substituent). In such a case, the substituent may be attached to any of the ring atoms (obeying the rules of chemical valency) and in the case of fused rings or spirocyclic rings, a substituent depicted as associated with one member of the fused rings or spirocyclic rings (a floating substituent on a single ring), may be a substituent on any of the fused rings or spirocyclic rings (a floating substituent on multiple rings). When a substituent is attached to a ring, but not a specific atom (a floating substituent), and a subscript for the substituent is an integer greater than one, the multiple substituents may be on the same atom, same ring, different atoms, different fused rings, different spirocyclic rings, and each substituent may optionally be different. Where a point of attachment of a ring to the remainder of a molecule is not limited to a single atom (a floating substituent), the attachment point may be any atom of the ring and in the case of a fused ring or spirocyclic ring, any atom of any of the fused rings or spirocyclic rings while obeying the rules of chemical valency. Where a ring, fused rings, or spirocyclic rings contain one or more ring heteroatoms and the ring, fused rings, or spirocyclic rings are shown with one more floating substituents (including, but not limited to, points of attachment to the remainder of the molecule), the floating substituents may be bonded to the heteroatoms. Where the ring heteroatoms are shown bound to one or more hydrogens (e.g. a ring nitrogen with two bonds to ring atoms and a third bond to a hydrogen) in the structure or formula with the floating substituent, when the heteroatom is bonded to the floating substituent, the substituent will be understood to replace the hydrogen, while obeying the rules of chemical valency.

Two or more substituents may optionally be joined to form aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl groups. Such so-called ring-forming substituents are typically, though not necessarily, found attached to a cyclic base structure. In one embodiment, the ring-forming substituents are attached to adjacent members of the base structure. For example, two ring-forming substituents attached to adjacent members of a cyclic base structure create a fused ring structure. In another embodiment, the ring-forming substituents are attached to a single member of the base structure. For example, two ring-forming substituents attached to a single member of a cyclic base structure create a spirocyclic structure. In yet another embodiment, the ring-forming substituents are attached to non-adjacent members of the base structure.

Two of the substituents on adjacent atoms of the aryl or heteroaryl ring may optionally form a ring of the formula -T-C(O)—(CRR′)_(q)—U—, wherein T and U are independently —NR—, —O—, —CRR′—, or a single bond, and q is an integer of from 0 to 3. Alternatively, two of the substituents on adjacent atoms of the aryl or heteroaryl ring may optionally be replaced with a substituent of the formula -A-(CH₂)_(r)—B—, wherein A and B are independently —CRR′—, —O—, —NR—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂—, —S(O)₂NR′—, or a single bond, and r is an integer of from 1 to 4. One of the single bonds of the new ring so formed may optionally be replaced with a double bond. Alternatively, two of the substituents on adjacent atoms of the aryl or heteroaryl ring may optionally be replaced with a substituent of the formula —(CRR′)_(s)—X′—(C″R″R′″)_(d)—, where s and d are independently integers of from 0 to 3, and X′ is —O—, —NR′—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)₂—, or —S(O)₂NR′—. The substituents R, R′, R″, and R′″ are preferably independently selected from hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, and substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

As used herein, the terms “heteroatom” or “ring heteroatom” are meant to include oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), sulfur (S), phosphorus (P), and silicon (Si).

A “substituent group,” as used herein, means a group selected from the following moieties:

-   -   (A) oxo, halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CN, —OH, —NH₂,         —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂,         —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH,         —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,         unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₄         alkyl), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered         heteroalkyl, 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, or 2 to 4 membered         heteroalkyl), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl,         C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, or C₅-C₆ cycloalkyl), unsubstituted         heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl, 3 to 6         membered heterocycloalkyl, or 5 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl),         unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ aryl, C₁₀ aryl, or phenyl), or         unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl, 5         to 9 membered heteroaryl, or 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl), and     -   (B) alkyl, heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl,         heteroaryl, substituted with at least one substituent selected         from:         -   (i) oxo, halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CN, —OH, —NH₂,             —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂,             —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H,             —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂,             —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈             alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₄ alkyl), unsubstituted             heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl, 2 to 6             membered heteroalkyl, or 2 to 4 membered heteroalkyl),             unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆             cycloalkyl, or C₅-C₆ cycloalkyl), unsubstituted             heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl, 3             to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, or 5 to 6 membered             heterocycloalkyl), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ aryl,             C₁₀ aryl, or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5             to 10 membered heteroaryl, 5 to 9 membered heteroaryl, or 5             to 6 membered heteroaryl), and         -   (ii) alkyl, heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl,             heteroaryl, substituted with at least one substituent             selected from:             -   (a) oxo, halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CN, —OH,                 —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂,                 —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H,                 —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCCl₃, —OCF₃, —OCBr₃,                 —OCI₃, —OCH Cl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂, unsubstituted                 alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₄ alkyl),                 unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered                 heteroalkyl, 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, or 2 to 4                 membered heteroalkyl), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g.,                 C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, or C₅-C₆                 cycloalkyl), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to                 8 membered heterocycloalkyl, 3 to 6 membered                 heterocycloalkyl, or 5 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl),                 unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ aryl, C₁₀ aryl, or                 phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10                 membered heteroaryl, 5 to 9 membered heteroaryl, or 5 to                 6 membered heteroaryl), and             -   (b) alkyl, heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,                 aryl, heteroaryl, substituted with at least one                 substituent selected from: oxo, halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃,                 —CF₃, —CI₃, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH,                 —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂,                 —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCCl₃,                 —OCF₃, —OCBr₃, —OCI₃, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHF₂,                 unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or                 C₁-C₄ alkyl), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8                 membered heteroalkyl, 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, or 2                 to 4 membered heteroalkyl), unsubstituted cycloalkyl                 (e.g., C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, or C₅-C₆                 cycloalkyl), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to                 8 membered heterocycloalkyl, 3 to 6 membered                 heterocycloalkyl, or 5 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl),                 unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ aryl, C₁₀ aryl, or                 phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10                 membered heteroaryl, 5 to 9 membered heteroaryl, or 5 to                 6 membered heteroaryl).

A “size-limited substituent” or “size-limited substituent group,” as used herein, means a group selected from all of the substituents described above for a “substituent group,” wherein each substituted or unsubstituted alkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₂₀ alkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 20 membered heteroalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted aryl is a substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, and each substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl is a substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl.

A “lower substituent” or “lower substituent group,” as used herein, means a group selected from all of the substituents described above for a “substituent group,” wherein each substituted or unsubstituted alkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₈ alkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 7 membered heterocycloalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted aryl is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, and each substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl is a substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl.

In some embodiments, each substituted group described in the compounds herein is substituted with at least one substituent group. More specifically, in some embodiments, each substituted alkyl, substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, substituted heteroaryl, substituted alkylene, substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substituted heteroarylene described in the compounds herein are substituted with at least one substituent group. In other embodiments, at least one or all of these groups are substituted with at least one size-limited substituent group. In other embodiments, at least one or all of these groups are substituted with at least one lower substituent group.

In other embodiments of the compounds herein, each substituted or unsubstituted alkyl may be a substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₂₀ alkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 20 membered heteroalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted aryl is a substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, and/or each substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl is a substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments of the compounds herein, each substituted or unsubstituted alkylene is a substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₂₀ alkylene, each substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene is a substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 20 membered heteroalkylene, each substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene is a substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkylene, each substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene is a substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkylene, each substituted or unsubstituted arylene is a substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ arylene, and/or each substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene is a substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroarylene.

In some embodiments, each substituted or unsubstituted alkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₈ alkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₇ cycloalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl is a substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 7 membered heterocycloalkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted aryl is a substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl, and/or each substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl is a substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 9 membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, each substituted or unsubstituted alkylene is a substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₈ alkylene, each substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene is a substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 8 membered heteroalkylene, each substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene is a substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₇ cycloalkylene, each substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene is a substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 7 membered heterocycloalkylene, each substituted or unsubstituted arylene is a substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ arylene, and/or each substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene is a substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 9 membered heteroarylene. In some embodiments, the compound is a chemical species set forth in the Examples section, figures, or tables below.

In embodiments, a substituted or unsubstituted moiety (e.g., substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted arylene, and/or substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene) is unsubstituted (e.g., is an unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted heteroalkyl, unsubstituted cycloalkyl, unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, unsubstituted aryl, unsubstituted heteroaryl, unsubstituted alkylene, unsubstituted heteroalkylene, unsubstituted cycloalkylene, unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene, unsubstituted arylene, and/or unsubstituted heteroarylene, respectively). In embodiments, a substituted or unsubstituted moiety (e.g., substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted arylene, and/or substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene) is substituted (e.g., is a substituted alkyl, substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, substituted heteroaryl, substituted alkylene, substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substituted heteroarylene, respectively).

In embodiments, a substituted moiety (e.g., substituted alkyl, substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, substituted heteroaryl, substituted alkylene, substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substituted heteroarylene) is substituted with at least one substituent group, wherein if the substituted moiety is substituted with a plurality of substituent groups, each substituent group may optionally be different. In embodiments, if the substituted moiety is substituted with a plurality of substituent groups, each substituent group is different.

In embodiments, a substituted moiety (e.g., substituted alkyl, substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, substituted heteroaryl, substituted alkylene, substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substituted heteroarylene) is substituted with at least one size-limited substituent group, wherein if the substituted moiety is substituted with a plurality of size-limited substituent groups, each size-limited substituent group may optionally be different. In embodiments, if the substituted moiety is substituted with a plurality of size-limited substituent groups, each size-limited substituent group is different.

In embodiments, a substituted moiety (e.g., substituted alkyl, substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, substituted heteroaryl, substituted alkylene, substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substituted heteroarylene) is substituted with at least one lower substituent group, wherein if the substituted moiety is substituted with a plurality of lower substituent groups, each lower substituent group may optionally be different. In embodiments, if the substituted moiety is substituted with a plurality of lower substituent groups, each lower substituent group is different.

In embodiments, a substituted moiety (e.g., substituted alkyl, substituted heteroalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, substituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted aryl, substituted heteroaryl, substituted alkylene, substituted heteroalkylene, substituted cycloalkylene, substituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted arylene, and/or substituted heteroarylene) is substituted with at least one substituent group, size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group; wherein if the substituted moiety is substituted with a plurality of groups selected from substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lower substituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituent group, and/or lower substituent group may optionally be different. In embodiments, if the substituted moiety is substituted with a plurality of groups selected from substituent groups, size-limited substituent groups, and lower substituent groups; each substituent group, size-limited substituent group, and/or lower substituent group is different.

Certain compounds of the present disclosure possess asymmetric carbon atoms (optical or chiral centers) or double bonds; the enantiomers, racemates, diastereomers, tautomers, geometric isomers, stereoisometric forms that may be defined, in terms of absolute stereochemistry, as (R)- or (S)- or, as (D)- or (L)- for amino acids, and individual isomers are encompassed within the scope of the present disclosure. The compounds of the present disclosure do not include those that are known in art to be too unstable to synthesize and/or isolate. The present disclosure is meant to include compounds in racemic and optically pure forms. Optically active (R)- and (S)-, or (D)- and (L)-isomers may be prepared using chiral synthons or chiral reagents, or resolved using conventional techniques. When the compounds described herein contain olefinic bonds or other centers of geometric asymmetry, and unless specified otherwise, it is intended that the compounds include both E and Z geometric isomers.

As used herein, the term “isomers” refers to compounds having the same number and kind of atoms, and hence the same molecular weight, but differing in respect to the structural arrangement or configuration of the atoms.

The term “tautomer,” as used herein, refers to one of two or more structural isomers which exist in equilibrium and which are readily converted from one isomeric form to another.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that certain compounds of this disclosure may exist in tautomeric forms, all such tautomeric forms of the compounds being within the scope of the disclosure.

Unless otherwise stated, structures depicted herein are also meant to include all stereochemical forms of the structure; i.e., the R and S configurations for each asymmetric center. Therefore, single stereochemical isomers as well as enantiomeric and diastereomeric mixtures of the present compounds are within the scope of the disclosure.

Unless otherwise stated, structures depicted herein are also meant to include compounds which differ only in the presence of one or more isotopically enriched atoms. For example, compounds having the present structures except for the replacement of a hydrogen by a deuterium or tritium, or the replacement of a carbon by ¹³C- or ¹⁴C-enriched carbon are within the scope of this disclosure.

The compounds of the present disclosure may also contain unnatural proportions of atomic isotopes at one or more of the atoms that constitute such compounds. For example, the compounds may be radiolabeled with radioactive isotopes, such as for example tritium (³H), iodine-125 (¹²⁵I), or carbon-14 (¹⁴C). All isotopic variations of the compounds of the present disclosure, whether radioactive or not, are encompassed within the scope of the present disclosure.

It should be noted that throughout the application that alternatives are written in Markush groups, for example, each amino acid position that contains more than one possible amino acid. It is specifically contemplated that each member of the Markush group should be considered separately, thereby comprising another embodiment, and the Markush group is not to be read as a single unit.

As used herein, the term “bioconjugate reactive moiety” and “bioconjugate reactive group” refers to a moiety or group capable of forming a bioconjugate linker (e.g., covalent linker) as a result of the association between atoms or molecules of bioconjugate reactive groups. The association can be direct or indirect. For example, a conjugate between a first bioconjugate reactive group (e.g., —NH2, —COOH, —N-hydroxysuccinimide, or -maleimide) and a second bioconjugate reactive group (e.g., sulfhydryl, sulfur-containing amino acid, amine, amine sidechain containing amino acid, or carboxylate) provided herein can be direct, e.g., by covalent bond or linker (e.g. a first linker of second linker), or indirect, e.g., by non-covalent bond (e.g. electrostatic interactions (e.g. ionic bond, hydrogen bond, halogen bond), van der Waals interactions (e.g. dipole-dipole, dipole-induced dipole, London dispersion), ring stacking (pi effects), hydrophobic interactions and the like). In embodiments, bioconjugates or bioconjugate linkers are formed using bioconjugate chemistry (i.e. the association of two bioconjugate reactive groups) including, but are not limited to nucleophilic substitutions (e.g., reactions of amines and alcohols with acyl halides, active esters), electrophilic substitutions (e.g., enamine reactions) and additions to carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom multiple bonds (e.g., Michael reaction, Diels-Alder addition). These and other useful reactions are discussed in, for example, March, ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3rd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1985; Hermanson, BIOCONJUGATE TECHNIQUES, Academic Press, San Diego, 1996; and Feeney et al., MODIFICATION OF PROTEINS; Advances in Chemistry Series, Vol. 198, American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C., 1982. In embodiments, the first bioconjugate reactive group (e.g., maleimide moiety) is covalently attached to the second bioconjugate reactive group (e.g. a sulfhydryl). In embodiments, the first bioconjugate reactive group (e.g., haloacetyl moiety) is covalently attached to the second bioconjugate reactive group (e.g. a sulfhydryl). In embodiments, the first bioconjugate reactive group (e.g., pyridyl moiety) is covalently attached to the second bioconjugate reactive group (e.g. a sulfhydryl). In embodiments, the first bioconjugate reactive group (e.g., —N-hydroxysuccinimide moiety) is covalently attached to the second bioconjugate reactive group (e.g. an amine). In embodiments, the first bioconjugate reactive group (e.g., maleimide moiety) is covalently attached to the second bioconjugate reactive group (e.g. a sulfhydryl). In embodiments, the first bioconjugate reactive group (e.g., -sulfo-N-hydroxysuccinimide moiety) is covalently attached to the second bioconjugate reactive group (e.g. an amine). Additional bioconjugate reactive moieties are described in detail in Patterson et al (ACS Chem. Biol. 2014, 9, 592-605) and Deveraj ACS Cent. Sci. 2018, 4, 952-959, both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for all purposes.

Useful bioconjugate reactive moieties used for bioconjugate chemistries herein include, for example: (a) carboxyl groups and various derivatives thereof including, but not limited to, N-hydroxysuccinimide esters, N-hydroxybenztriazole esters, acid halides, acyl imidazoles, thioesters, p-nitrophenyl esters, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl and aromatic esters; (b) hydroxyl groups which can be converted to esters, ethers, aldehydes, etc. (c) haloalkyl groups wherein the halide can be later displaced with a nucleophilic group such as, for example, an amine, a carboxylate anion, thiol anion, carbanion, or an alkoxide ion, thereby resulting in the covalent attachment of a new group at the site of the halogen atom; (d) dienophile groups which are capable of participating in Diels-Alder reactions such as, for example, maleimido or maleimide groups; (e) aldehyde or ketone groups such that subsequent derivatization is possible via formation of carbonyl derivatives such as, for example, imines, hydrazones, semicarbazones or oximes, or via such mechanisms as Grignard addition or alkyllithium addition; (f) sulfonyl halide groups for subsequent reaction with amines, for example, to form sulfonamides; (g) thiol groups, which can be converted to disulfides, reacted with acyl halides, or bonded to metals such as gold, or react with maleimides; (h) amine or sulfhydryl groups (e.g., present in cysteine), which can be, for example, acylated, alkylated or oxidized; (i) alkenes, which can undergo, for example, cycloadditions, acylation, Michael addition, etc; (j) epoxides, which can react with, for example, amines and hydroxyl compounds; (k) phosphoramidites and other standard functional groups useful in nucleic acid synthesis; (l) metal silicon oxide bonding; (m) metal bonding to reactive phosphorus groups (e.g. phosphines) to form, for example, phosphate diester bonds; (n) azides coupled to alkynes using copper catalyzed cycloaddition click chemistry; (o) biotin conjugate can react with avidin or strepavidin to form a avidin-biotin complex or streptavidin-biotin complex. The bioconjugate reactive groups can be chosen such that they do not participate in, or interfere with, the chemical stability of the conjugate described herein. Alternatively, a reactive functional group can be protected from participating in the crosslinking reaction by the presence of a protecting group. In embodiments, the bioconjugate comprises a molecular entity derived from the reaction of an unsaturated bond, such as a maleimide, and a sulfhydryl group.

“Analog,” or “analogue” is used in accordance with its plain ordinary meaning within Chemistry and Biology and refers to a chemical compound that is structurally similar to another compound (i.e., a so-called “reference” compound) but differs in composition, e.g., in the replacement of one atom by an atom of a different element, or in the presence of a particular functional group, or the replacement of one functional group by another functional group, or the absolute stereochemistry of one or more chiral centers of the reference compound. Accordingly, an analog is a compound that is similar or comparable in function and appearance but not in structure or origin to a reference compound.

The terms “a” or “an,” as used in herein means one or more. In addition, the phrase “substituted with a[n],” as used herein, means the specified group may be substituted with one or more of any or all of the named substituents. For example, where a group, such as an alkyl or heteroaryl group, is “substituted with an unsubstituted C₁-C₂₀ alkyl, or unsubstituted 2 to 20 membered heteroalkyl,” the group may contain one or more unsubstituted C₁-C₂₀ alkyls, and/or one or more unsubstituted 2 to 20 membered heteroalkyls.

Moreover, where a moiety is substituted with an R substituent, the group may be referred to as “R-substituted.” Where a moiety is R-substituted, the moiety is substituted with at least one R substituent and each R substituent is optionally different. Where a particular R group is present in the description of a chemical genus (such as Formula (I)), a Roman alphabetic symbol may be used to distinguish each appearance of that particular R group. For example, where multiple R¹³ substituents are present, each R¹³ substituent may be distinguished as R^(13A), R^(13B), R^(13C), R^(13D), etc., wherein each of R^(13A), R^(13B), R^(13C), R^(13D), etc. is defined within the scope of the definition of R¹³ and optionally differently.

Descriptions of compounds of the present disclosure are limited by principles of chemical bonding known to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, where a group may be substituted by one or more of a number of substituents, such substitutions are selected so as to comply with principles of chemical bonding and to give compounds which are not inherently unstable and/or would be known to one of ordinary skill in the art as likely to be unstable under ambient conditions, such as aqueous, neutral, and several known physiological conditions. For example, a heterocycloalkyl or heteroaryl is attached to the remainder of the molecule via a ring heteroatom in compliance with principles of chemical bonding known to those skilled in the art thereby avoiding inherently unstable compounds.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable salts” is meant to include salts of the active compounds that are prepared with relatively nontoxic acids or bases, depending on the particular substituents found on the compounds described herein. When compounds of the present disclosure contain relatively acidic functionalities, base addition salts can be obtained by contacting the neutral form of such compounds with a sufficient amount of the desired base, either neat or in a suitable inert solvent. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable base addition salts include sodium, potassium, calcium, ammonium, organic amino, or magnesium salt, or a similar salt. When compounds of the present disclosure contain relatively basic functionalities, acid addition salts can be obtained by contacting the neutral form of such compounds with a sufficient amount of the desired acid, either neat or in a suitable inert solvent. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts include those derived from inorganic acids like hydrochloric, hydrobromic, nitric, carbonic, monohydrogencarbonic, phosphoric, monohydrogenphosphoric, dihydrogenphosphoric, sulfuric, monohydrogensulfuric, hydriodic, or phosphorous acids and the like, as well as the salts derived from relatively nontoxic organic acids like acetic, propionic, isobutyric, maleic, malonic, benzoic, succinic, suberic, fumaric, lactic, mandelic, phthalic, benzenesulfonic, p-tolylsulfonic, citric, tartaric, oxalic, methanesulfonic, and the like. Also included are salts of amino acids such as arginate and the like, and salts of organic acids like glucuronic or galactunoric acids and the like (see, for example, Berge et al., “Pharmaceutical Salts”, Journal of Pharmaceutical Science, 1977, 66, 1-19). Certain specific compounds of the present disclosure contain both basic and acidic functionalities that allow the compounds to be converted into either base or acid addition salts.

Thus, the compounds of the present disclosure may exist as salts, such as with pharmaceutically acceptable acids. The present disclosure includes such salts. Non-limiting examples of such salts include hydrochlorides, hydrobromides, phosphates, sulfates, methanesulfonates, nitrates, maleates, acetates, citrates, fumarates, proprionates, tartrates (e.g., (+)-tartrates, (−)-tartrates, or mixtures thereof including racemic mixtures), succinates, benzoates, and salts with amino acids such as glutamic acid, and quaternary ammonium salts (e.g. methyl iodide, ethyl iodide, and the like). These salts may be prepared by methods known to those skilled in the art.

The neutral forms of the compounds are preferably regenerated by contacting the salt with a base or acid and isolating the parent compound in the conventional manner. The parent form of the compound may differ from the various salt forms in certain physical properties, such as solubility in polar solvents.

In addition to salt forms, the present disclosure provides compounds, which are in a prodrug form. Prodrugs of the compounds described herein are those compounds that readily undergo chemical changes under physiological conditions to provide the compounds of the present disclosure. Prodrugs of the compounds described herein may be converted in vivo after administration. Additionally, prodrugs can be converted to the compounds of the present disclosure by chemical or biochemical methods in an ex vivo environment, such as, for example, when contacted with a suitable enzyme or chemical reagent.

Certain compounds of the present disclosure can exist in unsolvated forms as well as solvated forms, including hydrated forms. In general, the solvated forms are equivalent to unsolvated forms and are encompassed within the scope of the present disclosure. Certain compounds of the present disclosure may exist in multiple crystalline or amorphous forms. In general, all physical forms are equivalent for the uses contemplated by the present disclosure and are intended to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

The terms “polypeptide,” “peptide” and “protein” are used interchangeably herein to refer to a polymer of amino acid residues, wherein the polymer may optionally be conjugated to a moiety that does not consist of amino acids. The terms apply to amino acid polymers in which one or more amino acid residue is an artificial chemical mimetic of a corresponding naturally occurring amino acid, as well as to naturally occurring amino acid polymers and non-naturally occurring amino acid polymer.

A polypeptide, or a cell is “recombinant” when it is artificial or engineered, or derived from or contains an artificial or engineered protein or nucleic acid (e.g. non-natural or not wild type). For example, a polynucleotide that is inserted into a vector or any other heterologous location, e.g., in a genome of a recombinant organism, such that it is not associated with nucleotide sequences that normally flank the polynucleotide as it is found in nature is a recombinant polynucleotide. A protein expressed in vitro or in vivo from a recombinant polynucleotide is an example of a recombinant polypeptide. Likewise, a polynucleotide sequence that does not appear in nature, for example a variant of a naturally occurring gene, is recombinant.

The term “co-administer” is meant that a composition described herein is administered at the same time, just prior to, or just after the administration of one or more additional therapies. The compounds of the invention can be administered alone or can be coadministered to the patient. Coadministration is meant to include simultaneous or sequential administration of the compounds individually or in combination (more than one compound). Thus, the preparations can also be combined, when desired, with other active substances (e.g. to reduce metabolic degradation). The compositions of the present invention can be delivered transdermally, by a topical route, or formulated as applicator sticks, solutions, suspensions, emulsions, gels, creams, ointments, pastes, jellies, paints, powders, and aerosols.

A “cell” as used herein, refers to a cell carrying out metabolic or other function sufficient to preserve or replicate its genomic DNA. A cell can be identified by well-known methods in the art including, for example, presence of an intact membrane, staining by a particular dye, ability to produce progeny or, in the case of a gamete, ability to combine with a second gamete to produce a viable offspring. Cells may include prokaryotic and eukaroytic cells. Prokaryotic cells include but are not limited to bacteria. Eukaryotic cells include but are not limited to yeast cells and cells derived from plants and animals, for example mammalian, insect (e.g., spodoptera) and human cells. Cells may be useful when they are naturally nonadherent or have been treated not to adhere to surfaces, for example by trypsinization.

“Treating” or “treatment” as used herein (and as well-understood in the art) also broadly includes any approach for obtaining beneficial or desired results in a subject's condition, including clinical results. Beneficial or desired clinical results can include, but are not limited to, alleviation or amelioration of one or more symptoms or conditions, diminishment of the extent of a disease, stabilizing (i.e., not worsening) the state of disease, prevention of a disease's transmission or spread, delay or slowing of disease progression, amelioration or palliation of the disease state, diminishment of the reoccurrence of disease, and remission, whether partial or total and whether detectable or undetectable. In other words, “treatment” as used herein includes any cure, amelioration, or prevention of a disease. Treatment may prevent the disease from occurring; inhibit the disease's spread; relieve the disease's symptoms (e.g., ocular pain, seeing halos around lights, red eye, very high intraocular pressure), fully or partially remove the disease's underlying cause, shorten a disease's duration, or do a combination of these things.

“Treating” and “treatment” as used herein include prophylactic treatment. Treatment methods include administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an active agent. The administering step may consist of a single administration or may include a series of administrations. The length of the treatment period depends on a variety of factors, such as the severity of the condition, the age of the patient, the concentration of active agent, the activity of the compositions used in the treatment, or a combination thereof. It will also be appreciated that the effective dosage of an agent used for the treatment or prophylaxis may increase or decrease over the course of a particular treatment or prophylaxis regime. Changes in dosage may result and become apparent by standard diagnostic assays known in the art. In some instances, chronic administration may be required. For example, the compositions are administered to the subject in an amount and for a duration sufficient to treat the patient. In embodiments, the treating or treatment is no prophylactic treatment.

The term “prevent” refers to a decrease in the occurrence of disease symptoms in a patient. As indicated above, the prevention may be complete (no detectable symptoms) or partial, such that fewer symptoms are observed than would likely occur absent treatment.

An “effective amount” is an amount sufficient for a compound to accomplish a stated purpose relative to the absence of the compound (e.g. achieve the effect for which it is administered, treat a disease, reduce enzyme activity, increase enzyme activity, reduce signaling pathway, reduce one or more symptoms of a disease or condition (e.g. reduce signaling pathway stimulated by mTORC1, reduce the signaling pathway activity of mTORC1). An example of an “effective amount” is an amount sufficient to contribute to the treatment, prevention, or reduction of a symptom or symptoms of a disease, which could also be referred to as a “therapeutically effective amount.” A “reduction” of a symptom or symptoms (and grammatical equivalents of this phrase) means decreasing of the severity or frequency of the symptom(s), or elimination of the symptom(s). A “prophylactically effective amount” of a drug is an amount of a drug that, when administered to a subject, will have the intended prophylactic effect, e.g., preventing or delaying the onset (or reoccurrence) of an injury, disease, pathology or condition, or reducing the likelihood of the onset (or reoccurrence) of an injury, disease, pathology, or condition, or their symptoms. The full prophylactic effect does not necessarily occur by administration of one dose, and may occur only after administration of a series of doses. Thus, a prophylactically effective amount may be administered in one or more administrations. An “activity decreasing amount,” as used herein, refers to an amount of antagonist required to decrease the activity of an enzyme relative to the absence of the antagonist. A “function disrupting amount,” as used herein, refers to the amount of antagonist required to disrupt the function of an enzyme or protein relative to the absence of the antagonist. The exact amounts will depend on the purpose of the treatment, and will be ascertainable by one skilled in the art using known techniques (see, e.g., Lieberman, Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms (vols. 1-3, 1992); Lloyd, The Art, Science and Technology of Pharmaceutical Compounding (1999); Pickar, Dosage Calculations (1999); and Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 20th Edition, 2003, Gennaro, Ed., Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins).

“Control” or “control experiment” is used in accordance with its plain ordinary meaning and refers to an experiment in which the subjects or reagents of the experiment are treated as in a parallel experiment except for omission of a procedure, reagent, or variable of the experiment. In some instances, the control is used as a standard of comparison in evaluating experimental effects. In some embodiments, a control is the measurement of the activity (e.g. signaling pathway) of a protein in the absence of a compound as described herein (including embodiments, examples, figures, or Tables).

“Contacting” is used in accordance with its plain ordinary meaning and refers to the process of allowing at least two distinct species (e.g. chemical compounds including biomolecules, or cells) to become sufficiently proximal to react, interact or physically touch. It should be appreciated; however, the resulting reaction product can be produced directly from a reaction between the added reagents or from an intermediate from one or more of the added reagents which can be produced in the reaction mixture.

The term “contacting” may include allowing two species to react, interact, or physically touch, wherein the two species may be a compound as described herein and a protein or enzyme (e.g. mTORC1). In some embodiments contacting includes allowing a compound described herein to interact with a protein or enzyme that is involved in a signaling pathway.

As defined herein, the term “inhibition”, “inhibit”, “inhibiting” and the like in reference to a protein-inhibitor interaction means negatively affecting (e.g. decreasing) the activity or function of the protein (e.g. decreasing the signaling pathway stimulated by mTORC1), relative to the activity or function of the protein in the absence of the inhibitor. In some embodiments inhibition refers to reduction of a disease or symptoms of disease. In some embodiments, inhibition refers to a reduction in the activity of a signal transduction pathway or signaling pathway (e.g. reduction of a pathway involving mTORC1). Thus, inhibition includes, at least in part, partially or totally blocking stimulation, decreasing, preventing, or delaying activation, or inactivating, desensitizing, or down-regulating the signaling pathway or enzymatic activity or the amount of a protein (e.g. mTORC1).

The term “modulator” refers to a composition that increases or decreases the level of a target molecule or the function of a target molecule or the physical state of the target of the molecule (e.g. a target may be mTORC1) relative to the absence of the composition.

The term “modulate” is used in accordance with its plain ordinary meaning and refers to the act of changing or varying one or more properties. “Modulation” refers to the process of changing or varying one or more properties. For example, as applied to the effects of a modulator on a target protein, to modulate means to change by increasing or decreasing a property or function of the target molecule or the amount of the target molecule.

“Patient” or “subject in need thereof” refers to a living organism suffering from or prone to a disease or condition that can be treated by administration of a pharmaceutical composition as provided herein. Non-limiting examples include humans, other mammals, bovines, rats, mice, dogs, monkeys, goat, sheep, cows, deer, and other non-mammalian animals. In some embodiments, a patient is human.

“Disease” or “condition” refer to a state of being or health status of a patient or subject capable of being treated with the compounds or methods provided herein. In some embodiments, the disease is a disease related to (e.g. caused by) a mTORC1. In some embodiments, the disease is a disease related to (e.g. caused by) a mTORC1 signaling pathway activity. Examples of diseases, disorders, or conditions include, but are not limited to cancer. Examples of diseases, disorders, or conditions include, but are not limited to MYH-associated polyposis. In some instances, “disease” or “condition” refers to cancer. In some instances, “disease” or “condition” refers to MYH-associated polyposis. In some further instances, “cancer” refers to human cancers and carcinomas, sarcomas, adenocarcinomas, lymphomas, leukemias, etc., including solid and lymphoid cancers, kidney, breast, lung, bladder, colon, ovarian, prostate, pancreas, stomach, brain, head and neck, skin, uterine, testicular, glioma, esophagus, and liver cancer, including hepatocarcinoma, lymphoma, including B-acute lymphoblastic lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (e.g., Burkitt's, Small Cell, and Large Cell lymphomas), Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia (including AML, ALL, and CML), or multiple myeloma.

As used herein, the term “cancer” refers to all types of cancer, neoplasm or malignant tumors found in mammals (e.g. humans), including leukemias, lymphomas, carcinomas and sarcomas. Exemplary cancers that may be treated with a compound or method provided herein include brain cancer, glioma, glioblastoma, neuroblastoma, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, Medulloblastoma, melanoma, cervical cancer, gastric cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, cancer of the head, Hodgkin's Disease, and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas. Exemplary cancers that may be treated with a compound or method provided herein include cancer of the thyroid, endocrine system, brain, breast, cervix, colon, head & neck, liver, kidney, lung, ovary, pancreas, rectum, stomach, and uterus. Additional examples include, thyroid carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, skin cutaneous melanoma, colon adenocarcinoma, rectum adenocarcinoma, stomach adenocarcinoma, esophageal carcinoma, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, breast invasive carcinoma, lung adenocarcinoma, lung squamous cell carcinoma, non-small cell lung carcinoma, mesothelioma, multiple myeloma, neuroblastoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, ovarian cancer, rhabdomyosarcoma, primary thrombocytosis, primary macroglobulinemia, primary brain tumors, malignant pancreatic insulanoma, malignant carcinoid, urinary bladder cancer, premalignant skin lesions, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, neuroblastoma, esophageal cancer, genitourinary tract cancer, malignant hypercalcemia, endometrial cancer, adrenal cortical cancer, neoplasms of the endocrine or exocrine pancreas, medullary thyroid cancer, medullary thyroid carcinoma, melanoma, colorectal cancer, papillary thyroid cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, or prostate cancer.

The term “leukemia” refers broadly to progressive, malignant diseases of the blood-forming organs and is generally characterized by a distorted proliferation and development of leukocytes and their precursors in the blood and bone marrow. Leukemia is generally clinically classified on the basis of (1) the duration and character of the disease-acute or chronic; (2) the type of cell involved; myeloid (myelogenous), lymphoid (lymphogenous), or monocytic; and (3) the increase or non-increase in the number abnormal cells in the blood-leukemic or aleukemic (subleukemic). Exemplary leukemias that may be treated with a compound or method provided herein include, for example, acute nonlymphocytic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia, chronic granulocytic leukemia, acute promyelocytic leukemia, adult T-cell leukemia, aleukemic leukemia, a leukocythemic leukemia, basophylic leukemia, blast cell leukemia, bovine leukemia, chronic myelocytic leukemia, leukemia cutis, embryonal leukemia, eosinophilic leukemia, Gross' leukemia, hairy-cell leukemia, hemoblastic leukemia, hemocytoblastic leukemia, histiocytic leukemia, stem cell leukemia, acute monocytic leukemia, leukopenic leukemia, lymphatic leukemia, lymphoblastic leukemia, lymphocytic leukemia, lymphogenous leukemia, lymphoid leukemia, lymphosarcoma cell leukemia, mast cell leukemia, megakaryocytic leukemia, micromyeloblastic leukemia, monocytic leukemia, myeloblastic leukemia, myelocytic leukemia, myeloid granulocytic leukemia, myelomonocytic leukemia, Naegeli leukemia, plasma cell leukemia, multiple myeloma, plasmacytic leukemia, promyelocytic leukemia, Rieder cell leukemia, Schilling's leukemia, stem cell leukemia, subleukemic leukemia, or undifferentiated cell leukemia.

As used herein, the term “lymphoma” refers to a group of cancers affecting hematopoietic and lymphoid tissues. It begins in lymphocytes, the blood cells that are found primarily in lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, and bone marrow. Two main types of lymphoma are non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin's disease. Hodgkin's disease represents approximately 15% of all diagnosed lymphomas. This is a cancer associated with Reed-Stemberg malignant B lymphocytes. Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHL) can be classified based on the rate at which cancer grows and the type of cells involved. There are aggressive (high grade) and indolent (low grade) types of NHL. Based on the type of cells involved, there are B-cell and T-cell NHLs. Exemplary B-cell lymphomas that may be treated with a compound or method provided herein include, but are not limited to, small lymphocytic lymphoma, Mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, extranodal (MALT) lymphoma, nodal (monocytoid B-cell) lymphoma, splenic lymphoma, diffuse large cell B-lymphoma, Burkitt's lymphoma, lymphoblastic lymphoma, immunoblastic large cell lymphoma, or precursor B-lymphoblastic lymphoma. Exemplary T-cell lymphomas that may be treated with a compound or method provided herein include, but are not limited to, cunateous T-cell lymphoma, peripheral T-cell lymphoma, anaplastic large cell lymphoma, mycosis fungoides, and precursor T-lymphoblastic lymphoma.

The term “sarcoma” generally refers to a tumor which is made up of a substance like the embryonic connective tissue and is generally composed of closely packed cells embedded in a fibrillar or homogeneous substance. Sarcomas that may be treated with a compound or method provided herein include a chondrosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, lymphosarcoma, melanosarcoma, myxosarcoma, osteosarcoma, Abemethy's sarcoma, adipose sarcoma, liposarcoma, alveolar soft part sarcoma, ameloblastic sarcoma, botryoid sarcoma, chloroma sarcoma, chorio carcinoma, embryonal sarcoma, Wilms' tumor sarcoma, endometrial sarcoma, stromal sarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, fascial sarcoma, fibroblastic sarcoma, giant cell sarcoma, granulocytic sarcoma, Hodgkin's sarcoma, idiopathic multiple pigmented hemorrhagic sarcoma, immunoblastic sarcoma of B cells, lymphoma, immunoblastic sarcoma of T-cells, Jensen's sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, Kupffer cell sarcoma, angiosarcoma, leukosarcoma, malignant mesenchymoma sarcoma, parosteal sarcoma, reticulocytic sarcoma, Rous sarcoma, serocystic sarcoma, synovial sarcoma, or telangiectaltic sarcoma.

The term “melanoma” is taken to mean a tumor arising from the melanocytic system of the skin and other organs. Melanomas that may be treated with a compound or method provided herein include, for example, acral-lentiginous melanoma, amelanotic melanoma, benign juvenile melanoma, Cloudman's melanoma, S91 melanoma, Harding-Passey melanoma, juvenile melanoma, lentigo maligna melanoma, malignant melanoma, nodular melanoma, subungal melanoma, or superficial spreading melanoma.

The term “carcinoma” refers to a malignant new growth made up of epithelial cells tending to infiltrate the surrounding tissues and give rise to metastases. Exemplary carcinomas that may be treated with a compound or method provided herein include, for example, medullary thyroid carcinoma, familial medullary thyroid carcinoma, acinar carcinoma, acinous carcinoma, adenocystic carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, carcinoma adenomatosum, carcinoma of adrenal cortex, alveolar carcinoma, alveolar cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, carcinoma basocellulare, basaloid carcinoma, basosquamous cell carcinoma, bronchioalveolar carcinoma, bronchiolar carcinoma, bronchogenic carcinoma, cerebriform carcinoma, cholangiocellular carcinoma, chorionic carcinoma, colloid carcinoma, comedo carcinoma, corpus carcinoma, cribriform carcinoma, carcinoma en cuirasse, carcinoma cutaneum, cylindrical carcinoma, cylindrical cell carcinoma, duct carcinoma, carcinoma durum, embryonal carcinoma, encephaloid carcinoma, epiermoid carcinoma, carcinoma epitheliale adenoides, exophytic carcinoma, carcinoma ex ulcere, carcinoma fibrosum, gelatiniforni carcinoma, gelatinous carcinoma, giant cell carcinoma, carcinoma gigantocellulare, glandular carcinoma, granulosa cell carcinoma, hair-matrix carcinoma, hematoid carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, Hurthle cell carcinoma, hyaline carcinoma, hypernephroid carcinoma, infantile embryonal carcinoma, carcinoma in situ, intraepidermal carcinoma, intraepithelial carcinoma, Krompecher's carcinoma, Kulchitzky-cell carcinoma, large-cell carcinoma, lenticular carcinoma, carcinoma lenticulare, lipomatous carcinoma, lymphoepithelial carcinoma, carcinoma medullare, medullary carcinoma, melanotic carcinoma, carcinoma molle, mucinous carcinoma, carcinoma muciparum, carcinoma mucocellulare, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, carcinoma mucosum, mucous carcinoma, carcinoma myxomatodes, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, oat cell carcinoma, carcinoma ossificans, osteoid carcinoma, papillary carcinoma, periportal carcinoma, preinvasive carcinoma, prickle cell carcinoma, pultaceous carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma of kidney, reserve cell carcinoma, carcinoma sarcomatodes, schneiderian carcinoma, scirrhous carcinoma, carcinoma scroti, signet-ring cell carcinoma, carcinoma simplex, small-cell carcinoma, solanoid carcinoma, spheroidal cell carcinoma, spindle cell carcinoma, carcinoma spongiosum, squamous carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, string carcinoma, carcinoma telangiectaticum, carcinoma telangiectodes, transitional cell carcinoma, carcinoma tuberosum, tuberous carcinoma, verrucous carcinoma, or carcinoma villosum.

As used herein, the term “autoimmune disease” refers to a disease or condition in which a subject's immune system has an aberrant immune response against a substance that does not normally elicit an immune response in a healthy subject. Examples of autoimmune diseases that may be treated with a compound, pharmaceutical composition, or method described herein include Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM), Acute necrotizing hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis, Addison's disease, Agammaglobulinemia, Alopecia areata, Amyloidosis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Anti-GBM/Anti-TBM nephritis, Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), Autoimmune angioedema, Autoimmune aplastic anemia, Autoimmune dysautonomia, Autoimmune hepatitis, Autoimmune hyperlipidemia, Autoimmune immunodeficiency, Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED), Autoimmune myocarditis, Autoimmune oophoritis, Autoimmune pancreatitis, Autoimmune retinopathy, Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura (ATP), Autoimmune thyroid disease, Autoimmune urticaria, Axonal or neuronal neuropathies, Balo disease, Behcet's disease, Bullous pemphigoid, Cardiomyopathy, Castleman disease, Celiac disease, Chagas disease, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), Chronic recurrent multifocal ostomyelitis (CRMO), Churg-Strauss syndrome, Cicatricial pemphigoid/benign mucosal pemphigoid, Crohn's disease, Cogans syndrome, Cold agglutinin disease, Congenital heart block, Coxsackie myocarditis, CREST disease, Essential mixed cryoglobulinemia, Demyelinating neuropathies, Dermatitis herpetiformis, Dermatomyositis, Devic's disease (neuromyelitis optica), Discoid lupus, Dressler's syndrome, Endometriosis, Eosinophilic esophagitis, Eosinophilic fasciitis, Erythema nodosum, Experimental allergic encephalomyelitis, Evans syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Fibrosing alveolitis, Giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis), Giant cell myocarditis, Glomerulonephritis, Goodpasture's syndrome, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) (formerly called Wegener's Granulomatosis), Graves' disease, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Hashimoto's encephalitis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Hemolytic anemia, Henoch-Schonlein purpura, Herpes gestationis, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), IgA nephropathy, IgG4-related sclerosing disease, Immunoregulatory lipoproteins, Inclusion body myositis, Interstitial cystitis, Juvenile arthritis, Juvenile diabetes (Type 1 diabetes), Juvenile myositis, Kawasaki syndrome, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, Leukocytoclastic vasculitis, Lichen planus, Lichen sclerosus, Ligneous conjunctivitis, Linear IgA disease (LAD), Lupus (SLE), Lyme disease, chronic, Meniere's disease, Microscopic polyangiitis, Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), Mooren's ulcer, Mucha-Habermann disease, Multiple sclerosis, Myasthenia gravis, Myositis, Narcolepsy, Neuromyelitis optica (Devic's), Neutropenia, Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid, Optic neuritis, Palindromic rheumatism, PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus), Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration, Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), Parry Romberg syndrome, Parsonnage-Turner syndrome, Pars planitis (peripheral uveitis), Pemphigus, Peripheral neuropathy, Perivenous encephalomyelitis, Pernicious anemia, POEMS syndrome, Polyarteritis nodosa, Type I, II, & III autoimmune polyglandular syndromes, Polymyalgia rheumatica, Polymyositis, Postmyocardial infarction syndrome, Postpericardiotomy syndrome, Progesterone dermatitis, Primary biliary cirrhosis, Primary sclerosing cholangitis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic arthritis, Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Pyoderma gangrenosum, Pure red cell aplasia, Raynauds phenomenon, Reactive Arthritis, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Reiter's syndrome, Relapsing polychondritis, Restless legs syndrome, Retroperitoneal fibrosis, Rheumatic fever, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sarcoidosis, Schmidt syndrome, Scleritis, Scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome, Sperm & testicular autoimmunity, Stiff person syndrome, Subacute bacterial endocarditis (SBE), Susac's syndrome, Sympathetic ophthalmia, Takayasu's arteritis, Temporal arteritis/Giant cell arteritis, Thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), Tolosa-Hunt syndrome, Transverse myelitis, Type 1 diabetes, Ulcerative colitis, Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD), Uveitis, Vasculitis, Vesiculobullous dermatosis, Vitiligo, or Wegener's granulomatosis (i.e., Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA).

As used herein, the term “neurodegenerative disease” or “neurodegenerative disorder” refers to a disease or condition in which the function of a subject's nervous system becomes impaired. Examples of neurodegenerative diseases that may be treated with a compound, pharmaceutical composition, or method described herein include Alexander's disease, Alper's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Ataxia telangiectasia, Batten disease (also known as Spielmeyer-Vogt-Sjogren-Batten disease), Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), Canavan disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, Cockayne syndrome, Corticobasal degeneration, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, frontotemporal dementia, Gerstmann-Straiussler-Scheinker syndrome, Huntington's disease, HIV-associated dementia, Kennedy's disease, Krabbe's disease, kuru, Lewy body dementia, Machado-Joseph disease (Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3), Multiple sclerosis, Multiple System Atrophy, myalgic encephalomyelitis, Narcolepsy, Neuroborreliosis, Parkinson's disease, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, Pick's disease, Primary lateral sclerosis, Prion diseases, Refsum's disease, Sandhoffs disease, Schilder's disease, Subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord secondary to Pernicious Anaemia, Schizophrenia, Spinocerebellar ataxia (multiple types with varying characteristics), Spinal muscular atrophy, Steele-Richardson-Olszewski disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, or Tabes dorsalis.

As used herein, the term “metabolic disease” or “metabolic disorder” refers to a disease or condition in which a subject's metabolism or metabolic system (e.g., function of storing or utilizing energy) becomes impaired. Examples of metabolic diseases that may be treated with a compound, pharmaceutical composition, or method described herein include diabetes (e.g., type I or type II), obesity, metabolic syndrome, or a mitochondrial disease (e.g., dysfunction of mitochondria or aberrant mitochondrial function).

“mTORC1 associated cancer” (also referred to herein as “mTORC1 related cancer”) refers to a cancer caused by aberrant mTORC1 activity or signaling. Other cancers that are associated with aberrant activity of mTORC1 are well known in the art and determining such cancers are within the skill of a person of skill in the art.

“Pharmaceutically acceptable excipient” and “pharmaceutically acceptable carrier” refer to a substance that aids the administration of an active agent to and absorption by a subject and can be included in the compositions of the present invention without causing a significant adverse toxicological effect on the patient. Non-limiting examples of pharmaceutically acceptable excipients include water, NaCl, normal saline solutions, lactated Ringer's, normal sucrose, normal glucose, binders, fillers, disintegrants, lubricants, coatings, sweeteners, flavors, salt solutions (such as Ringer's solution), alcohols, oils, gelatins, carbohydrates such as lactose, amylose or starch, fatty acid esters, hydroxymethycellulose, polyvinyl pyrrolidine, and colors, and the like. Such preparations can be sterilized and, if desired, mixed with auxiliary agents such as lubricants, preservatives, stabilizers, wetting agents, emulsifiers, salts for influencing osmotic pressure, buffers, coloring, and/or aromatic substances and the like that do not deleteriously react with the compounds of the invention. One of skill in the art will recognize that other pharmaceutical excipients are useful in the present invention.

The term “preparation” is intended to include the formulation of the active compound with encapsulating material as a carrier providing a capsule in which the active component with or without other carriers, is surrounded by a carrier, which is thus in association with it. Similarly, cachets and lozenges are included. Tablets, powders, capsules, pills, cachets, and lozenges can be used as solid dosage forms suitable for oral administration.

The term “therapeutically effective amount,” as used herein, refers to that amount of the therapeutic agent sufficient to ameliorate the disorder, as described above. For example, for the given parameter, a therapeutically effective amount will show an increase or decrease of at least 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 75%, 80%, 90%, or at least 100%. Therapeutic efficacy can also be expressed as “-fold” increase or decrease. For example, a therapeutically effective amount can have at least a 1.2-fold, 1.5-fold, 2-fold, 5-fold, or more effect over a control.

Dosages may be varied depending upon the requirements of the patient and the compound being employed. The dose administered to a patient, in the context of the present disclosure, should be sufficient to effect a beneficial therapeutic response in the patient over time. The size of the dose also will be determined by the existence, nature, and extent of any adverse side-effects. Determination of the proper dosage for a particular situation is within the skill of the practitioner. Generally, treatment is initiated with smaller dosages which are less than the optimum dose of the compound. Thereafter, the dosage is increased by small increments until the optimum effect under circumstances is reached. Dosage amounts and intervals can be adjusted individually to provide levels of the administered compound effective for the particular clinical indication being treated. This will provide a therapeutic regimen that is commensurate with the severity of the individual's disease state.

As used herein, the term “administering” means oral administration, administration as a suppository, topical contact, intravenous, intraperitoneal, intramuscular, intralesional, intrathecal, intranasal or subcutaneous administration, or the implantation of a slow-release device, e.g., a mini-osmotic pump, to a subject. Administration is by any route, including parenteral and transmucosal (e.g., buccal, sublingual, palatal, gingival, nasal, vaginal, rectal, or transdermal). Parenteral administration includes, e.g., intravenous, intramuscular, intra-arteriole, intradermal, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, intraventricular, and intracranial. Other modes of delivery include, but are not limited to, the use of liposomal formulations, intravenous infusion, transdermal patches, etc. By “co-administer” it is meant that a composition described herein is administered at the same time, just prior to, or just after the administration of one or more additional therapies, for example cancer therapies such as chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy. The compounds of the invention can be administered alone or can be coadministered to the patient. Coadministration is meant to include simultaneous or sequential administration of the compounds individually or in combination (more than one compound). Thus, the preparations can also be combined, when desired, with other active substances (e.g. to reduce metabolic degradation). The compositions of the present invention can be delivered by transdermally, by a topical route, formulated as applicator sticks, solutions, suspensions, emulsions, gels, creams, ointments, pastes, jellies, paints, powders, and aerosols.

The term “administer (or administering) a mTORC1 inhibitor” means administering a compound that inhibits the activity or level (e.g. amount) or level of a signaling pathway of mTORC1 to a subject. Administration may include, without being limited by mechanism, allowing sufficient time for the mTORC1 inhibitor to reduce the activity of one or more mTORC1 component proteins or for the mTORC1 inhibitor to reduce one or more symptoms of a disease (e.g. cancer, wherein the mTORC1 inhibitor may arrest the cell cycle, slow the cell cycle, reduce DNA replication, reduce cell replication, reduce cell growth, reduce metastasis, or cause cell death).

The compounds described herein can be used in combination with one another, with other active agents known to be useful in treating a disease associated with cells expressing mTORC1, or with adjunctive agents that may not be effective alone, but may contribute to the efficacy of the active agent.

In some embodiments, co-administration includes administering one active agent within 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, or 24 hours of a second active agent. Co-administration includes administering two active agents simultaneously, approximately simultaneously (e.g., within about 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes of each other), or sequentially in any order. In some embodiments, co-administration can be accomplished by co-formulation, i.e., preparing a single pharmaceutical composition including both active agents. In other embodiments, the active agents can be formulated separately. In another embodiment, the active and/or adjunctive agents may be linked or conjugated to one another.

As a non-limiting example, the compounds described herein can be co-administered with conventional chemotherapeutic agents including alkylating agents (e.g., cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, chlorambucil, busulfan, melphalan, mechlorethamine, uramustine, thiotepa, nitrosoureas, etc.), anti-metabolites (e.g., 5-fluorouracil, azathioprine, methotrexate, leucovorin, capecitabine, cytarabine, floxuridine, fludarabine, gemcitabine, pemetrexed, raltitrexed, etc.), plant alkaloids (e.g., vincristine, vinblastine, vinorelbine, vindesine, podophyllotoxin, paclitaxel, docetaxel, etc.), topoisomerase inhibitors (e.g., irinotecan, topotecan, amsacrine, etoposide (VP16), etoposide phosphate, teniposide, etc.), antitumor antibiotics (e.g., doxorubicin, adriamycin, daunorubicin, epirubicin, actinomycin, bleomycin, mitomycin, mitoxantrone, plicamycin, etc.), platinum-based compounds (e.g. cisplatin, oxaloplatin, carboplatin, etc.), and the like.

The compounds described herein can also be co-administered with conventional hormonal therapeutic agents including, but not limited to, steroids (e.g., dexamethasone), finasteride, aromatase inhibitors, tamoxifen, and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH) such as goserelin.

Additionally, the compounds described herein can be co-administered with conventional immunotherapeutic agents including, but not limited to, immunostimulants (e.g., Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), levamisole, interleukin-2, alpha-interferon, etc.), monoclonal antibodies (e.g., anti-CD20, anti-HER2, anti-CD52, anti-HLA-DR, and anti-VEGF monoclonal antibodies), immunotoxins (e.g., anti-CD33 monoclonal antibody-calicheamicin conjugate, anti-CD22 monoclonal antibody-pseudomonas exotoxin conjugate, etc.), and radioimmunotherapy (e.g., anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody conjugated to ¹¹¹In, ⁹⁰Y, or ¹³¹I, etc.).

In a further embodiment, the compounds described herein can be co-administered with conventional radiotherapeutic agents including, but not limited to, radionuclides such as ⁴⁷Sc, ⁶⁴Cu, ⁶⁷Cu, ⁸⁹Sr, ⁸⁶Y, ⁸⁷Y, ⁹⁰Y, ¹⁰⁵Rh, ¹¹¹Ag, ¹¹¹In, ^(117m)Sn, ¹⁴⁹Pm, ¹⁵³Sm, ¹⁶⁶Ho, ¹⁷⁷Lu, ¹⁸⁶Re, ¹⁸⁸Re, ²¹¹At, and ²¹²Bi, optionally conjugated to antibodies directed against tumor antigens.

In therapeutic use for the treatment of cancer, compound utilized in the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may be administered at the initial dosage of about 0.001 mg/kg to about 1000 mg/kg daily. A daily dose range of about 0.01 mg/kg to about 500 mg/kg, or about 0.1 mg/kg to about 200 mg/kg, or about 1 mg/kg to about 100 mg/kg, or about 10 mg/kg to about 50 mg/kg, can be used. The dosages, however, may be varied depending upon the requirements of the patient, the severity of the condition being treated, and the compound or drug being employed. For example, dosages can be empirically determined considering the type and stage of cancer diagnosed in a particular patient. The dose administered to a patient, in the context of the present invention, should be sufficient to affect a beneficial therapeutic response in the patient over time. The size of the dose will also be determined by the existence, nature, and extent of any adverse side-effects that accompany the administration of a compound in a particular patient. Determination of the proper dosage for a particular situation is within the skill of the practitioner. Generally, treatment is initiated with smaller dosages which are less than the optimum dose of the compound. Thereafter, the dosage is increased by small increments until the optimum effect under circumstances is reached. For convenience, the total daily dosage may be divided and administered in portions during the day, if desired.

The compounds described herein can be used in combination with one another, with other active agents known to be useful in treating cancer or with adjunctive agents that may not be effective alone, but may contribute to the efficacy of the active agent.

The term “associated” or “associated with” in the context of a substance or substance activity or function associated with a disease (e.g. a protein associated disease, a cancer associated with aberrant mTORC1 activity, mTORC1 associated cancer, mutant mTORC1 associated cancer, activated mTORC1 associated cancer) means that the disease (e.g. cancer) is caused by (in whole or in part), or a symptom of the disease is caused by (in whole or inpart) the substance or substance activity or function. For example, a cancer associated with aberrant mTORC1 activity or function may be a cancer that results (entirely or partially) from aberrant mTORC1 activity or function (e.g. enzyme activity, protein-protein interaction, signaling pathway) or a cancer wherein a particular symptom of the disease is caused (entirely or partially) by aberrant mTORC1 activity or function. As used herein, what is described as being associated with a disease, if a causative agent, could be a target for treatment of the disease. For example, a cancer associated with aberrant mTORC1 activity or function or an mTORC1 associated cancer, may be treated with a mTORC1 modulator or mTORC1 inhibitor, in the instance where increased mTORC1 activity or function (e.g. signaling pathway activity) causes the cancer.

The term “aberrant” as used herein refers to different from normal. When used to describe enzymatic activity, aberrant refers to activity that is greater or less than a normal control or the average of normal non-diseased control samples. Aberrant activity may refer to an amount of activity that results in a disease, wherein returning the aberrant activity to a normal or non-disease-associated amount (e.g. by administering a compound or using a method as described herein), results in reduction of the disease or one or more disease symptoms.

“Anti-cancer agent” is used in accordance with its plain ordinary meaning and refers to a composition (e.g. compound, drug, antagonist, inhibitor, modulator) having antineoplastic properties or the ability to inhibit the growth or proliferation of cells. In some embodiments, an anti-cancer agent is a chemotherapeutic. In some embodiments, an anti-cancer agent is an agent identified herein having utility in methods of treating cancer. In some embodiments, an anti-cancer agent is an agent approved by the FDA or similar regulatory agency of a country other than the USA, for treating cancer.

“Anti-cancer agent” and “anticancer agent” are used in accordance with their plain ordinary meaning and refers to a composition (e.g. compound, drug, antagonist, inhibitor, modulator) having antineoplastic properties or the ability to inhibit the growth or proliferation of cells. In some embodiments, an anti-cancer agent is a chemotherapeutic. In some embodiments, an anti-cancer agent is an agent identified herein having utility in methods of treating cancer. In some embodiments, an anti-cancer agent is an agent approved by the FDA or similar regulatory agency of a country other than the USA, for treating cancer. Examples of anti-cancer agents include, but are not limited to, MEK (e.g. MEK1, MEK2, or MEK1 and MEK2) inhibitors (e.g. XL518, CI-1040, PD035901, selumetinib/AZD6244, GSK1120212/trametinib, GDC-0973, ARRY-162, ARRY-300, AZD8330, PD0325901, U0126, PD98059, TAK-733, PD318088, AS703026, BAY 869766), alkylating agents (e.g., cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, chlorambucil, busulfan, melphalan, mechlorethamine, uramustine, thiotepa, nitrosoureas, nitrogen mustards (e.g., mechloroethamine, cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil, meiphalan), ethylenimine and methylmelamines (e.g., hexamethlymelamine, thiotepa), alkyl sulfonates (e.g., busulfan), nitrosoureas (e.g., carmustine, lomusitne, semustine, streptozocin), triazenes (decarbazine)), anti-metabolites (e.g., 5-azathioprine, leucovorin, capecitabine, fludarabine, gemcitabine, pemetrexed, raltitrexed, folic acid analog (e.g., methotrexate), or pyrimidine analogs (e.g., fluorouracil, floxouridine, Cytarabine), purine analogs (e.g., mercaptopurine, thioguanine, pentostatin), etc.), plant alkaloids (e.g., vincristine, vinblastine, vinorelbine, vindesine, podophyllotoxin, paclitaxel, docetaxel, etc.), topoisomerase inhibitors (e.g., irinotecan, topotecan, amsacrine, etoposide (VP16), etoposide phosphate, teniposide, etc.), antitumor antibiotics (e.g., doxorubicin, adriamycin, daunorubicin, epirubicin, actinomycin, bleomycin, mitomycin, mitoxantrone, plicamycin, etc.), platinum-based compounds (e.g. cisplatin, oxaloplatin, carboplatin), anthracenedione (e.g., mitoxantrone), substituted urea (e.g., hydroxyurea), methyl hydrazine derivative (e.g., procarbazine), adrenocortical suppressant (e.g., mitotane, aminoglutethimide), epipodophyllotoxins (e.g., etoposide), antibiotics (e.g., daunorubicin, doxorubicin, bleomycin), enzymes (e.g., L-asparaginase), inhibitors of mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling (e.g. U0126, PD98059, PD184352, PD0325901, ARRY-142886, SB239063, SP600125, BAY 43-9006, wortmannin, or LY294002, Syk inhibitors, mTOR inhibitors, antibodies (e.g., rituxan), gossyphol, genasense, polyphenol E, Chlorofusin, all trans-retinoic acid (ATRA), bryostatin, tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), 5-aza-2′-deoxycytidine, all trans retinoic acid, doxorubicin, vincristine, etoposide, gemcitabine, imatinib (Gleevec®), geldanamycin, 17-N-Allylamino-17-Demethoxygeldanamycin (17-AAG), flavopiridol, LY294002, bortezomib, trastuzumab, BAY 11-7082, PKC412, PD184352, 20-epi-1, 25 dihydroxyvitamin D3; 5-ethynyluracil; abiraterone; aclarubicin; acylfulvene; adecypenol; adozelesin; aldesleukin; ALL-TK antagonists; altretamine; ambamustine; amidox; amifostine; aminolevulinic acid; amrubicin; amsacrine; anagrelide; anastrozole; andrographolide; angiogenesis inhibitors; antagonist D; antagonist G; antarelix; anti-dorsalizing morphogenetic protein-1; antiandrogen, prostatic carcinoma; antiestrogen; antineoplaston; antisense oligonucleotides; aphidicolin glycinate; apoptosis gene modulators; apoptosis regulators; apurinic acid; ara-CDP-DL-PTBA; arginine deaminase; asulacrine; atamestane; atrimustine; axinastatin 1; axinastatin 2; axinastatin 3; azasetron; azatoxin; azatyrosine; baccatin III derivatives; balanol; batimastat; BCR/ABL antagonists; benzochlorins; benzoylstaurosporine; beta lactam derivatives; beta-alethine; betaclamycin B; betulinic acid; bFGF inhibitor; bicalutamide; bisantrene; bisaziridinylspermine; bisnafide; bistratene A; bizelesin; breflate; bropirimine; budotitane; buthionine sulfoximine; calcipotriol; calphostin C; camptothecin derivatives; canarypox IL-2; capecitabine; carboxamide-amino-triazole; carboxyamidotriazole; CaRest M3; CARN 700; cartilage derived inhibitor; carzelesin; casein kinase inhibitors (ICOS); castanospermine; cecropin B; cetrorelix; chlorins; chloroquinoxaline sulfonamide; cicaprost; cis-porphyrin; cladribine; clomifene analogues; clotrimazole; collismycin A; collismycin B; combretastatin A4; combretastatin analogue; conagenin; crambescidin 816; crisnatol; cryptophycin 8; cryptophycin A derivatives; curacin A; cyclopentanthraquinones; cycloplatam; cypemycin; cytarabine ocfosfate; cytolytic factor; cytostatin; dacliximab; decitabine; dehydrodidemnin B; deslorelin; dexamethasone; dexifosfamide; dexrazoxane; dexverapamil; diaziquone; didemnin B; didox; diethylnorspermine; dihydro-5-azacytidine; 9-dioxamycin; diphenyl spiromustine; docosanol; dolasetron; doxifluridine; droloxifene; dronabinol; duocarmycin SA; ebselen; ecomustine; edelfosine; edrecolomab; eflomithine; elemene; emitefur; epirubicin; epristeride; estramustine analogue; estrogen agonists; estrogen antagonists; etanidazole; etoposide phosphate; exemestane; fadrozole; fazarabine; fenretinide; filgrastim; finasteride; flavopiridol; flezelastine; fluasterone; fludarabine; fluorodaunorunicin hydrochloride; forfenimex; formestane; fostriecin; fotemustine; gadolinium texaphyrin; gallium nitrate; galocitabine; ganirelix; gelatinase inhibitors; gemcitabine; glutathione inhibitors; hepsulfam; heregulin; hexamethylene bisacetamide; hypericin; ibandronic acid; idarubicin; idoxifene; idramantone; ilmofosine; ilomastat; imidazoacridones; imiquimod; immunostimulant peptides; insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor inhibitor; interferon agonists; interferons; interleukins; iobenguane; iododoxorubicin; ipomeanol, 4-; iroplact; irsogladine; isobengazole; isohomohalicondrin B; itasetron; jasplakinolide; kahalalide F; lamellarin-N triacetate; lanreotide; leinamycin; lenograstim; lentinan sulfate; leptolstatin; letrozole; leukemia inhibiting factor; leukocyte alpha interferon; leuprolide+estrogen+progesterone; leuprorelin; levamisole; liarozole; linear polyamine analogue; lipophilic disaccharide peptide; lipophilic platinum compounds; lissoclinamide 7; lobaplatin; lombricine; lometrexol; lonidamine; losoxantrone; lovastatin; loxoribine; lurtotecan; lutetium texaphyrin; lysofylline; lytic peptides; maitansine; mannostatin A; marimastat; masoprocol; maspin; matrilysin inhibitors; matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors; menogaril; merbarone; meterelin; methioninase; metoclopramide; MIF inhibitor; mifepristone; miltefosine; mirimostim; mismatched double stranded RNA; mitoguazone; mitolactol; mitomycin analogues; mitonafide; mitotoxin fibroblast growth factor-saporin; mitoxantrone; mofarotene; molgramostim; monoclonal antibody, human chorionic gonadotrophin; monophosphoryl lipid A+myobacterium cell wall sk; mopidamol; multiple drug resistance gene inhibitor; multiple tumor suppressor 1-based therapy; mustard anticancer agent; mycaperoxide B; mycobacterial cell wall extract; myriaporone; N-acetyldinaline; N-substituted benzamides; nafarelin; nagrestip; naloxone+pentazocine; napavin; naphterpin; nartograstim; nedaplatin; nemorubicin; neridronic acid; neutral endopeptidase; nilutamide; nisamycin; nitric oxide modulators; nitroxide antioxidant; nitrullyn; O6-benzylguanine; octreotide; okicenone; oligonucleotides; onapristone; ondansetron; ondansetron; oracin; oral cytokine inducer; ormaplatin; osaterone; oxaliplatin; oxaunomycin; palauamine; palmitoylrhizoxin; pamidronic acid; panaxytriol; panomifene; parabactin; pazelliptine; pegaspargase; peldesine; pentosan polysulfate sodium; pentostatin; pentrozole; perflubron; perfosfamide; perillyl alcohol; phenazinomycin; phenylacetate; phosphatase inhibitors; picibanil; pilocarpine hydrochloride; pirarubicin; piritrexim; placetin A; placetin B; plasminogen activator inhibitor; platinum complex; platinum compounds; platinum-triamine complex; porfimer sodium; porfiromycin; prednisone; propyl bis-acridone; prostaglandin J2; proteasome inhibitors; protein A-based immune modulator; protein kinase C inhibitor; protein kinase C inhibitors, microalgal; protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibitors; purine nucleoside phosphorylase inhibitors; purpurins; pyrazoloacridine; pyridoxylated hemoglobin polyoxyethylerie conjugate; raf antagonists; raltitrexed; ramosetron; ras famesyl protein transferase inhibitors; ras inhibitors; ras-GAP inhibitor; retelliptine demethylated; rhenium Re 186 etidronate; rhizoxin; ribozymes; RII retinamide; rogletimide; rohitukine; romurtide; roquinimex; rubiginone B1; ruboxyl; safingol; saintopin; SarCNU; sarcophytol A; sargramostim; Sdi 1 mimetics; semustine; senescence derived inhibitor 1; sense oligonucleotides; signal transduction inhibitors; signal transduction modulators; single chain antigen-binding protein; sizofuran; sobuzoxane; sodium borocaptate; sodium phenylacetate; solverol; somatomedin binding protein; sonermin; sparfosic acid; spicamycin D; spiromustine; splenopentin; spongistatin 1; squalamine; stem cell inhibitor; stem-cell division inhibitors; stipiamide; stromelysin inhibitors; sulfinosine; superactive vasoactive intestinal peptide antagonist; suradista; suramin; swainsonine; synthetic glycosaminoglycans; tallimustine; tamoxifen methiodide; tauromustine; tazarotene; tecogalan sodium; tegafur; tellurapyrylium; telomerase inhibitors; temoporfin; temozolomide; teniposide; tetrachlorodecaoxide; tetrazomine; thaliblastine; thiocoraline; thrombopoietin; thrombopoietin mimetic; thymalfasin; thymopoietin receptor agonist; thymotrinan; thyroid stimulating hormone; tin ethyl etiopurpurin; tirapazamine; titanocene bichloride; topsentin; toremifene; totipotent stem cell factor; translation inhibitors; tretinoin; triacetyluridine; triciribine; trimetrexate; triptorelin; tropisetron; turosteride; tyrosine kinase inhibitors; tyrphostins; UBC inhibitors; ubenimex; urogenital sinus-derived growth inhibitory factor; urokinase receptor antagonists; vapreotide; variolin B; vector system, erythrocyte gene therapy; velaresol; veramine; verdins; verteporfin; vinorelbine; vinxaltine; vitaxin; vorozole; zanoterone; zeniplatin; zilascorb; zinostatin stimalamer, Adriamycin, Dactinomycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine, Cisplatin, acivicin; aclarubicin; acodazole hydrochloride; acronine; adozelesin; aldesleukin; altretamine; ambomycin; ametantrone acetate; aminoglutethimide; amsacrine; anastrozole; anthramycin; asparaginase; asperlin; azacitidine; azetepa; azotomycin; batimastat; benzodepa; bicalutamide; bisantrene hydrochloride; bisnafide dimesylate; bizelesin; bleomycin sulfate; brequinar sodium; bropirimine; busulfan; cactinomycin; calusterone; caracemide; carbetimer; carboplatin; carmustine; carubicin hydrochloride; carzelesin; cedefingol; chlorambucil; cirolemycin; cladribine; crisnatol mesylate; cyclophosphamide; cytarabine; dacarbazine; daunorubicin hydrochloride; decitabine; dexormaplatin; dezaguanine; dezaguanine mesylate; diaziquone; doxorubicin; doxorubicin hydrochloride; droloxifene; droloxifene citrate; dromostanolone propionate; duazomycin; edatrexate; eflomithine hydrochloride; elsamitrucin; enloplatin; enpromate; epipropidine; epirubicin hydrochloride; erbulozole; esorubicin hydrochloride; estramustine; estramustine phosphate sodium; etanidazole; etoposide; etoposide phosphate; etoprine; fadrozole hydrochloride; fazarabine; fenretinide; floxuridine; fludarabine phosphate; fluorouracil; fluorocitabine; fosquidone; fostriecin sodium; gemcitabine; gemcitabine hydrochloride; hydroxyurea; idarubicin hydrochloride; ifosfamide; iimofosine; interleukin I1 (including recombinant interleukin II, or rlL.sub.2), interferon alfa-2a; interferon alfa-2b; interferon alfa-n1; interferon alfa-n3; interferon beta-1a; interferon gamma-1b; iproplatin; irinotecan hydrochloride; lanreotide acetate; letrozole; leuprolide acetate; liarozole hydrochloride; lometrexol sodium; lomustine; losoxantrone hydrochloride; masoprocol; maytansine; mechlorethamine hydrochloride; megestrol acetate; melengestrol acetate; melphalan; menogaril; mercaptopurine; methotrexate; methotrexate sodium; metoprine; meturedepa; mitindomide; mitocarcin; mitocromin; mitogillin; mitomalcin; mitomycin; mitosper; mitotane; mitoxantrone hydrochloride; mycophenolic acid; nocodazoie; nogalamycin; ormaplatin; oxisuran; pegaspargase; peliomycin; pentamustine; peplomycin sulfate; perfosfamide; pipobroman; piposulfan; piroxantrone hydrochloride; plicamycin; plomestane; porfimer sodium; porfiromycin; prednimustine; procarbazine hydrochloride; puromycin; puromycin hydrochloride; pyrazofurin; riboprine; rogletimide; safingol; safingol hydrochloride; semustine; simtrazene; sparfosate sodium; sparsomycin; spirogermanium hydrochloride; spiromustine; spiroplatin; streptonigrin; streptozocin; sulofenur; talisomycin; tecogalan sodium; tegafur; teloxantrone hydrochloride; temoporfin; teniposide; teroxirone; testolactone; thiamiprine; thioguanine; thiotepa; tiazofurin; tirapazamine; toremifene citrate; trestolone acetate; triciribine phosphate; trimetrexate; trimetrexate glucuronate; triptorelin; tubulozole hydrochloride; uracil mustard; uredepa; vapreotide; verteporfin; vinblastine sulfate; vincristine sulfate; vindesine; vindesine sulfate; vinepidine sulfate; vinglycinate sulfate; vinleurosine sulfate; vinorelbine tartrate; vinrosidine sulfate; vinzolidine sulfate; vorozole; zeniplatin; zinostatin; zorubicin hydrochloride, agents that arrest cells in the G2-M phases and/or modulate the formation or stability of microtubules, (e.g. Taxol™ (i.e. paclitaxel), Taxotere™, compounds comprising the taxane skeleton, Erbulozole (i.e. R-55104), Dolastatin 10 (i.e. DLS-10 and NSC-376128), Mivobulin isethionate (i.e. as CI-980), Vincristine, NSC-639829, Discodermolide (i.e. as NVP-XX-A-296), ABT-751 (Abbott, i.e. E-7010), Altorhyrtins (e.g. Altorhyrtin A and Altorhyrtin C), Spongistatins (e.g. Spongistatin 1, Spongistatin 2, Spongistatin 3, Spongistatin 4, Spongistatin 5, Spongistatin 6, Spongistatin 7, Spongistatin 8, and Spongistatin 9), Cemadotin hydrochloride (i.e. LU-103793 and NSC-D-669356), Epothilones (e.g. Epothilone A, Epothilone B, Epothilone C (i.e. desoxyepothilone A or dEpoA), Epothilone D (i.e. KOS-862, dEpoB, and desoxyepothilone B), Epothilone E, Epothilone F, Epothilone B N-oxide, Epothilone A N-oxide, 16-aza-epothilone B, 21-aminoepothilone B (i.e. BMS-310705), 21-hydroxyepothilone D (i.e. Desoxyepothilone F and dEpoF), 26-fluoroepothilone, Auristatin PE (i.e. NSC-654663), Soblidotin (i.e. TZT-1027), LS-4559-P (Pharmacia, i.e. LS-4577), LS-4578 (Pharmacia, i.e. LS-477-P), LS-4477 (Pharmacia), LS-4559 (Pharmacia), RPR-112378 (Aventis), Vincristine sulfate, DZ-3358 (Daiichi), FR-182877 (Fujisawa, i.e. WS-9885B), GS-164 (Takeda), GS-198 (Takeda), KAR-2 (Hungarian Academy of Sciences), BSF-223651 (BASF, i.e. ILX-651 and LU-223651), SAH-49960 (Lilly/Novartis), SDZ-268970 (Lilly/Novartis), AM-97 (Armad/Kyowa Hakko), AM-132 (Armad), AM-138 (Armad/Kyowa Hakko), IDN-5005 (Indena), Cryptophycin 52 (i.e. LY-355703), AC-7739 (Ajinomoto, i.e. AVE-8063A and CS-39.HCl), AC-7700 (Ajinomoto, i.e. AVE-8062, AVE-8062A, CS-39-L-Ser.HCl, and RPR-258062A), Vitilevuamide, Tubulysin A, Canadensol, Centaureidin (i.e. NSC-106969), T-138067 (Tularik, i.e. T-67, TL-138067 and TI-138067), COBRA-1 (Parker Hughes Institute, i.e. DDE-261 and WHI-261), H10 (Kansas State University), H16 (Kansas State University), Oncocidin A1 (i.e. BTO-956 and DIME), DDE-313 (Parker Hughes Institute), Fijianolide B, Laulimalide, SPA-2 (Parker Hughes Institute), SPA-1 (Parker Hughes Institute, i.e. SPIKET-P), 3-IAABU (Cytoskeleton/Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, i.e. MF-569), Narcosine (also known as NSC-5366), Nascapine, D-24851 (Asta Medica), A-105972 (Abbott), Hemiasterlin, 3-BAABU (Cytoskeleton/Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, i.e. MF-191), TMPN (Arizona State University), Vanadocene acetylacetonate, T-138026 (Tularik), Monsatrol, lnanocine (i.e. NSC-698666), 3-IAABE (Cytoskeleton/Mt. Sinai School of Medicine), A-204197 (Abbott), T-607 (Tuiarik, i.e. T-900607), RPR-115781 (Aventis), Eleutherobins (such as Desmethyleleutherobin, Desaetyleleutherobin, lsoeleutherobin A, and Z-Eleutherobin), Caribaeoside, Caribaeolin, Halichondrin B, D-64131 (Asta Medica), D-68144 (Asta Medica), Diazonamide A, A-293620 (Abbott), NPI-2350 (Nereus), Taccalonolide A, TUB-245 (Aventis), A-259754 (Abbott), Diozostatin, (−)-Phenylahistin (i.e. NSCL-96F037), D-68838 (Asta Medica), D-68836 (Asta Medica), Myoseverin B, D-43411 (Zentaris, i.e. D-81862), A-289099 (Abbott), A-318315 (Abbott), HTI-286 (i.e. SPA-110, trifluoroacetate salt) (Wyeth), D-82317 (Zentaris), D-82318 (Zentaris), SC-12983 (NCI), Resverastatin phosphate sodium, BPR-OY-007 (National Health Research Institutes), and SSR-250411 (Sanofi)), steroids (e.g., dexamethasone), finasteride, aromatase inhibitors, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH) such as goserelin or leuprolide, adrenocorticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), progestins (e.g., hydroxyprogesterone caproate, megestrol acetate, medroxyprogesterone acetate), estrogens (e.g., diethlystilbestrol, ethinyl estradiol), antiestrogen (e.g., tamoxifen), androgens (e.g., testosterone propionate, fluoxymesterone), antiandrogen (e.g., flutamide), immunostimulants (e.g., Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), levamisole, interleukin-2, alpha-interferon, etc.), monoclonal antibodies (e.g., anti-CD20, anti-HER2, anti-CD52, anti-HLA-DR, and anti-VEGF monoclonal antibodies), immunotoxins (e.g., anti-CD33 monoclonal antibody-calicheamicin conjugate, anti-CD22 monoclonal antibody-pseudomonas exotoxin conjugate, etc.), radioimmunotherapy (e.g., anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody conjugated to ¹¹¹In, ⁹⁰Y, or ¹³¹I, etc.), triptolide, homoharringtonine, dactinomycin, doxorubicin, epirubicin, topotecan, itraconazole, vindesine, cerivastatin, vincristine, deoxyadenosine, sertraline, pitavastatin, irinotecan, clofazimine, 5-nonyloxytryptamine, vemurafenib, dabrafenib, erlotinib, gefitinib, EGFR inhibitors, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-targeted therapy or therapeutic (e.g. gefitinib (Iressa™), erlotinib (Tarceva™), cetuximab (Erbitux™), lapatinib (Tykerb™), panitumumab (Vectibix™), vandetanib (Caprelsa™), afatinib/BIBW2992, CI-1033/canertinib, neratinib/HKI-272, CP-724714, TAK-285, AST-1306, ARRY334543, ARRY-380, AG-1478, dacomitinib/PF299804, OSI-420/desmethyl erlotinib, AZD8931, AEE788, pelitinib/EKB-569, CUDC-101, WZ8040, WZ4002, WZ3146, AG-490, XL647, PD153035, BMS-599626), sorafenib, imatinib, sunitinib, dasatinib, or the like.

“Chemotherapeutic” or “chemotherapeutic agent” is used in accordance with its plain ordinary meaning and refers to a chemical composition or compound having antineoplastic properties or the ability to inhibit the growth or proliferation of cells.

The term “electrophilic” as used herein refers to a chemical group that is capable of accepting electron density. An“electrophilic substituent”, “electrophilic chemical moiety”, or “electrophic moiety” refers to an electron-poor chemical group, substitutent, or moiety (monovalent chemical group), which may react with an electron-donating group, such as a nucleophile, by accepting an electron pair or electron density to form a bond. In some embodiments, the electrophilic substituent of the compound is capable of reacting with a cysteine residue. In some embodiments, the electrophilic substituent is capable of forming a covalent bond with a cysteine residue (e.g., mTORC1 cysteine residue, LAMTOR cysteine residue, LAMTOR5 cysteine residue) and may be referred to as a “covalent cysteine modifier moiety” or “covalent cysteine modifier substituent”. The covalent bond formed between the electrophilic substituent and the sulfhydryl group of the cysteine may be a reversible or irreversible bond.

“Nucleophilic” as used herein refers to a chemical group that is capable of donating electron density.

The term “LAMTOR5” or “late endosomal/lysosomal adaptor, MAPK and MTOR Activator 5” or “HBXIP” or “HBx-interacting protein” refers to one or more of the family of human LAMTOR proteins. The term “LAMTOR5” refers to the nucleotide sequences or proteins of human LAMTOR5 (SEQ ID NO: 1). The term “LAMTOR5” includes both the wild-type form of the nucleotide sequences or proteins as well as any mutants thereof. In some embodiments, “LAMTOR5” is wild-type LAMTOR5. In some embodiments, “LAMTOR5” is one or more mutant forms. The term “LAMTOR5” XYZ refers to a nucleotide sequence or protein of a mutant LAMTOR5 wherein the Y numbered amino acid of LAMTOR5 that has an X amino acid in the wildtype instead has a Z amino acid in the mutant. In some embodiments LAMTOR5 refers to Entrez 10542, UniProt O43504, RefSeq mRNA NM_006402, or RefSeq protein NP_006393. In some embodiments LAMTOR5 refers to NM_006402.2. In some embodiments LAMTOR5 refers to NP 006393.2. In some embodiments LAMTOR5 refers to gi:5454170. In some embodiments LAMTOR5 refers to UniProt A0A0C4DGV4, RefSeq mRNA NM_006402, or RefSeq protein NP_006393. In embodiments, LAMTOR5 has the sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 1) MEPGAGHLDGHRAGSPSLRQALCDGSAVMFSSKERGRCTVINFVPLEAPL RSTPRSRQVTEACGGEGRAVPLGSEPEWSVGGMEATLEQHLEDTMKNPSI VGVLCTDSQGLNLGCRGTLSDEHAGVISVLAQQAAKLTSDPTDIPVVCLE SDNGNIMIQKHDGITVAVHKMAS 

The term “Ragulator complex” as used herein refers to a complex having guanine nucleotide exchange factor activity for Rag GTPases (e.g., RagA, RagB, RagC, RagD, RagA/B dimer, RagC/D dimer, RagA/B-RagC/D heterodimeric GTPase). In embodiments, the Ragulator complex includes LAMTOR1 (c11ORF59), LAMTOR2 (ROBLD3), LAMTOR3 (MAP2KIIP1, MAPKSP1), LAMTOR4 (C7orf59), and/or LAMTOR5 (HBXIP) proteins.

The term “mTOR” refers to the protein “mechanistic target of rapamycin (serine/threonine kinase)” or “mammalian target of rapamycin”. The term “mTOR” may refer to the nucleotide sequence or protein sequence of human mTOR (e.g., Entrez 2475, Uniprot P42345, RefSeq NM_004958, or RefSeq NP_004949) (SEQ ID NO:2). The term “mTOR” includes both the wild-type form of the nucleotide sequences or proteins as well as any mutants thereof. In some embodiments, “mTOR” is wild-type mTOR. In some embodiments, “mTOR” is one or more mutant forms. The term “mTOR” XYZ refers to a nucleotide sequence or protein of a mutant mTOR wherein the Y numbered amino acid of mTOR that normally has an X amino acid in the wildtype, instead has a Z amino acid in the mutant. In embodiments, an mTOR is the human mTOR. In embodiments, the mTOR has the nucleotide sequence corresponding to reference number GI:206725550. In embodiments, the mTOR has the nucleotide sequence corresponding to RefSeq NM_004958.3. In embodiments, the mTOR has the protein sequence corresponding to reference number GI:4826730. In embodiments, the mTOR has the protein sequence corresponding to RefSeq NP_004949.1. In embodiments, the mTOR has the following amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 2) MLGTGPAAATTAATTSSNVSVLQQFASGLKSRNEETRAKAAKELQHYVTMELREMSQEES TRFYDQLNHHIFELVSSSDANERKGGILAIASLIGVEGGNATRIGRFANYLRNLLPSNDP VVMEMASKAIGRLAMAGDTFTAEYVEFEVKRALEWLGADRNEGRRHAAVLVLRELAISVP TFFFQQVQPFFDNIFVAVWDPKQAIREGAVAALRACLILTTQREPKEMQKPQWYRHTFEE AEKGFDETLAKEKGMNRDDRIHGALLILNELVRISSMEGERLREEMEEITQQQLVHDKYC KDLMGFGTKPRHITPFTSFQAVQPQQSNALVGLLGYSSHQGLMGFGTSPSPAKSTLVESR CCRDLMEEKFDQVCQWVLKCRNSKNSLIQMTILNLLPRLAAFRPSAFTDTQYLQDTMNHV LSCVKKEKERTAAFQALGLLSVAVRSEFKVYLPRVLDIIRAALPPKDFAHKRQKAMQVDA TVFTCISMLARAMGPGIQQDIKELLEPMLAVGLSPALTAVLYDLSRQIPQLKKDIQDGLL KMLSLVLMHKPLRHPGMPKGLAHQLASPGLTTLPEASDVGSITLALRTLGSFEFEGHSLT QFVRHCADHFLNSEHKEIRMEAARTCSRLLTPSIHLISGHAHVVSQTAVQVVADVLSKLL VVGITDPDPDIRYCVLASLDERFDAHLAQAENLQALFVALNDQVFEIRELAICTVGRLSS MNPAFVMPFLRKMLIQILTELEHSGIGRIKEQSARMLGHLVSNAPRLIRPYMEPILKALI LKLKDPDPDPNPGVINNVLATIGELAQVSGLEMRKWVDELFIIIMDMLQDSSLLAKRQVA LWTLGQLVASTGYVVEPYRKYPTLLEVLLNFLKTEQNQGTRREAIRVLGLLGALDPYKHK VNIGMIDQSRDASAVSLSESKSSQDSSDYSTSEMLVNMGNLPLDEFYPAVSMVALMRIFR DQSLSHHHTMVVQAITFIFKSLGLKCVQFLPQVMPTFLNVIRVCDGAIREFLFQQLGMLV SFVKSHIRPYMDEIVTLMREFWVMNTSIQSTIILLIEQIVVALGGEFKLYLPQLIPHMLR VFMHDNSPGRIVSIKLLAAIQLFGANLDDYLHLLLPPIVKLFDAPEAPLPSRKAALETVD RLTESLDFTDYASRIIHPIVRTLDQSPELRSTAMDTLSSLVFQLGKKYQIFIPMVNKVLV RHRINHQRYDVLICRIVKGYTLADEEEDPLIYQHRMLRSGQGDALASGPVETGPMKKLHV STINLQKAWGAARRVSKDDWLEWLRRLSLELLKDSSSPSLRSCWALAQAYNPMARDLFNA AFVSCWSELNEDQQDELIRSIELALTSQDIAEVTQTLLNLAEFMEHSDKGPLPLRDDNGI VLLGERAAKCRAYAKALHYKELEFQKGPTPAILESLISINNKLQQPEAAAGVLEYAMKHF GELEIQATWYEKLHEWEDALVAYDKKMDTNKDDPELMLGRMRCLEALGEWGQLHQQCCEK WTLVNDETQAKMARMAAAAAWGLGQWDSMEEYTCMIPRDTHDGAFYRAVLALHQDLFSLA QQCIDKARDLLDAELTAMAGESYSRAYGAMVSCHMLSELEEVIQYKLVPERREIIRQIWW ERLQGCQRIVEDWQKILMVRSLVVSPHEDMRTWLKYASLCGKSGRLALAHKTLVLLLGVD PSRQLDHPLPTVHPQVTYAYMKNMWKSARKIDAFQHMQHFVQTMQQQAQHAIATEDQQHK QELHKLMARCFLKLGEWQLNLQGINESTIPKVLQYYSAATEHDRSWYKAWHAWAVMNFEA VLHYKHQNQARDEKKKLRHASGANITNATTAATTAATATTTASTEGSNSESEAESTENSP TPSPLQKKVTEDLSKTLLMYTVPAVQGFFRSISLSRGNNLQDTLRVLTLWFDYGHWPDVN EALVEGVKAIQIDTWLQVIPQLIARIDTPRPLVGRLIHQLLTDIGRYHPQALIYPLTVAS KSTTTARHNAANKILKNMCEHSNTLVQQAMMVSEELIRVAILWHEMWHEGLEEASRLYFG ERNVKGMFEVLEPLHAMMERGPQTLKETSFNQAYGRDLMEAQEWCRKYMKSGNVKDLTQA WDLYYHVFRRISKQLPQLTSLELQYVSPKLLMCRDLELAVPGTYDPNQPIIRIQSIAPSL QVITSKQRPRKLTLMGSNGHEFVFLLKGHEDLRQDERVMQLFGLVNTLLANDPTSLRKNL SIQRYAVIPLSTNSGLIGWVPHCDTLHALIRDYREKKKILLNIEHRIMLRMAPDYDHLTL MQKVEVFEHAVNNTAGDDLAKLLWLKSPSSEVWFDRRTNYTRSLAVMSMVGYILGLGDRH PSNLMLDRLSGKILHIDFGDCFEVAMTREKFPEKIPFRLTRMLTNAMEVTGLDGNYRITC HTVMEVLREHKDSVMAVLEAFVYDPLLNWRLMDTNTKGNKRSRTRTDSYSAGQSVEILDG VELGEPAHKKTGTTVPESIHSFIGDGLVKPEALNKKAIQIINRVRDKLTGRDFSHDDTLD VPTQVELLIKQATSHENLCQCYIGWCPFW

The term “mTORC1” refers to the protein complex including mTOR and Raptor (regulatory-associated protein of mTOR). mTORC1 may also include MLST8 (mammalian lethal with SEC13 protein 8), PRAS40, and/or DEPTOR. mTORC1 may function as a nutrient/energy/redox sensor and regulator of protein synthesis. The term “mTORC1 pathway” or “mTORC1 signal transduction pathway” refers to a cellular pathway including mTORC1. An mTORC1 pathway includes the pathway components upstream and downstream from mTORC1. An mTORC1 pathway is a signaling pathway that is modulated by modulation of mTORC1 activity. In embodiments, an mTORC1 pathway is a signaling pathway that is modulated by modulation of mTORC1 activity but not by modulation of mTORC2 activity. In embodiments, an mTORC1 pathway is a signaling pathway that is modulated to a greater extent by modulation of mTORC1 activity than by modulation of mTORC2 activity.

The term “mTORC2” refers to the protein complex including mTOR and RICTOR (rapamycin-insensitive companion of mTOR). mTORC2 may also include G(3L, mSIN1 (mammalian stress-activated protein kinase interacting protein 1), Protor 1/2, DEPTOR, TTI1, and/or TEL2. mTORC2 may regulate cellular metabolism and the cytoskeleton. The term “mTORC2 pathway” or “mTORC2 signal transduction pathway” refers to a cellular pathway including mTORC2. An mTORC2 pathway includes the pathway components upstream and downstream from mTORC2. An mTORC2 pathway is a signaling pathway that is modulated by modulation of mTORC2 activity. In embodiments, an mTORC2 pathway is a signaling pathway that is modulated by modulation of mTORC2 activity but not by modulation of mTORC1 activity. In embodiments, an mTORC2 pathway is a signaling pathway that is modulated to a greater extent by modulation of mTORC2 activity than by modulation of mTORC1 activity.

The term “signaling pathway” as used herein refers to a series of interactions between cellular and optionally extra-cellular components (e.g. proteins, nucleic acids, small molecules, ions, lipids) that conveys a change in one component to one or more other components, which in turn may convey a change to additional components, which is optionally propogated to other signaling pathway components. For example, binding of a mTORC1 (e.g., LAMTOR5 component) with a compound as described herein may result in a change in one or more protein-protein interactions of the mTORC1 (e.g., with a lysosome) or LAMTOR5 (e.g., with the Ragulator complex or with a Rag GTPase) or interactions between the mTORC1 and a membrane (e.g., of a lysosome), resulting in changes in cell growth, proliferation, or survival.

An amino acid residue in a protein “corresponds” to a given residue when it occupies the same essential structural position within the protein as the given residue. For example, a selected residue in a selected protein corresponds to C23 of human LAMTOR5, SEQ ID NO: 1, when the selected residue occupies the same essential spatial or other structural relationship as C23 in human LAMTOR5 having SEQ ID NO: 1. In some embodiments, where a selected protein is aligned for maximum homology with the human LAMTOR5 protein of SEQ ID NO: 1, the position in the aligned selected protein aligning with C23 is said to correspond to C23 of SEQ ID NO: 1. Instead of a primary sequence alignment, a three dimensional structural alignment can also be used, e.g., where the structure of the selected protein is aligned for maximum correspondence with the human LAMTOR5 protein of SEQ ID NO: 1 and the overall structures compared. In this case, an amino acid that occupies the same essential position as C23 of SEQ ID NO: 1 in the structural model is said to correspond to the C23 residue. Another example is wherein a selected residue in a selected protein corresponds to C23 in human LAMTOR5 (e.g., (SEQ ID NO: 1)) when the selected residue (e.g., cysteine residue) occupies essential the same sequence, spatial, or other structural position within the protein as C23 in human LAMTOR5, having the sequence SEQ ID NO: 1. For example, a selected residue in a selected protein corresponds to C148 of human LAMTOR5 having the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, when the selected residue occupies the same essential spatial or other structural relationship as C148 in human LAMTOR5 of SEQ ID NO: 1. In some embodiments, where a selected protein is aligned for maximum homology with the human LAMTOR5 protein of sequence SEQ ID NO: 1, the position in the aligned selected protein aligning with C148 of SEQ ID NO: 1, is said to correspond to C148. Instead of a primary sequence alignment, a three dimensional structural alignment can also be used, e.g., where the structure of the selected protein is aligned for maximum correspondence with the human LAMTOR5 protein, having the sequence SEQ ID NO: 1, and the overall structures compared. In this case, an amino acid that occupies the same essential position as C148 of SEQ ID NO: 1 in the structural model is said to correspond to the C148 residue. Another example is wherein a selected residue in a selected protein corresponds to C148 in human LAMTOR5 (e.g., (SEQ ID NO: 1)) when the selected residue (e.g., cysteine residue) occupies essentially the same sequence, spatial, or other structural position within the protein as C148 in human LAMTOR5 having the sequence SEQ ID NO: 1.

II. Compounds

In an aspect is provided a compound having the formula:

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹ is independently a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted arylene, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene.

R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCH₂X¹, —OCHX¹ ₂, —CN, —SO_(n1)R^(1D), —SO_(v1)NR^(1A)R^(1B), —NHC(O)NR^(1A)R^(1B), —N(O)_(m1), —NR^(1A)R^(1B), —C(O)R^(1C), —C(O)—OR^(1C), —C(O)NR^(1A)R^(1B), —OR^(1D), —NR^(1A)SO₂R^(1D), —NR^(1A)C(O)R^(1C), —NR^(1A)C(O)OR^(1C), —NR^(1A)OR^(1C), —N₃, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

E is an electrophilic moiety.

Each R^(1A), R^(1B), R^(1C), and R^(1D) is independently hydrogen, —CX₃, —CHX₂, —CH₂X, —CN, —OH, —COOH, —CONH₂, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(1A) and R^(1B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

Each X and X¹ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. n1 is independently an integer from 0 to 4. m1 and v1 are independently 1 or 2. z1 is independently an integer from 0 to 6.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹, L, and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹, L¹, and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹, L¹, and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹, L¹, and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹, L¹, and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹, L¹, and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹, L¹, and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹, L¹, and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹, L¹, and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹, L¹, and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹, L¹, and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹, L¹, and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹ and L¹ are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹ and L¹ are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹, L¹, and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹ and L¹ are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹ and L¹ are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹ and L¹ are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹ and L¹ are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹ and L¹ are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹ and L¹ are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹ and L¹ are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹ and L¹ are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R¹ and L¹ are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

R¹ and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

R¹ and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

R¹ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

R¹ is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, z1 is 2. In embodiments, z1 is 3. In embodiments, z1 is 0. In embodiments, z1 is 1. In embodiments, z1 is 4. In embodiments, z1 is 5. In embodiments, z1 is 6.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein E and R² are as described herein. The symbol z2 is an integer from 0 to 5. In embodiments, z2 is 0. In embodiments, z2 is 1. In embodiments, z2 is 2 In embodiments, z2 is 3. In embodiments, z2 is 4. In embodiments, z2 is 5.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein E, z2, and R² are as described herein.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein z2 and R² are as described herein.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein z2 and R² are as described herein.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein E is as described herein and R^(2.2) and R^(2.4) are each R² at a fixed position on the attached ring. R^(2.2) and R^(2.4) are each independently a moiety equal to R² described herein, including in any aspect, embodiment, example, figure, or claim. For example, in embodiments, R^(2.2) is independently oxo, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃, a bioconjugate linker, a detectable moiety, R³-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R³-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R³-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R³-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R³-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R³-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). Likewise, in embodiments, R^(2.4) is independently oxo, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃, a bioconjugate linker, a detectable moiety, R³-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R³-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R³-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R³-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R³-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R³-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein E is as described herein. and R^(2.2) and R^(2.4) are described herein (e.g., are each independently a moiety equal to R²), including in any aspect, embodiment, example, figure, or claim.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R^(2.4) is as described herein, including in any aspect, embodiment, example, figure, or claim.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R^(2.4), wherein R^(2.4) is as described herein, including in any aspect, embodiment, example, figure, or claim.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R² and R³ are as described herein, including in any aspect, embodiment, example, figure, or claim.

In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCH₂X¹, —OCHX¹ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCH₂X¹, —OCHX¹ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —OH, —SH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, —CH₃, —CH₂CH₃, —OCH₃, —OCH₂CH₃, —SCH₃, or —SCH₂CH₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —OH, —SH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, —CH₃, —CH₂CH₃, —OCH₃, —OCH₂CH₃, —SCH₃, or —SCH₂CH₃. In embodiments, R¹ is substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is substituted or unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R¹ is substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CX¹ ₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CHX¹ ₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CH₂X¹. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCX¹ ₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCH₂X¹. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCHX¹ ₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCH₂X¹. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CN. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —SO_(n1)R^(1D). In embodiments, R¹ is independently —SO_(v)NR^(1A)R^(1B). In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NHC(O)NR^(1A)R^(1B). In embodiments, R¹ is independently —N(O)_(m1). In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NR^(1A)R^(1B). In embodiments, R¹ is independently —C(O)R^(1C). In embodiments, R¹ is independently —C(O)OR^(1C). In embodiments, R¹ is independently —C(O)NR^(1A)R^(1B). In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OR^(1D). In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NR^(1A)SO₂R^(1D). In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NR^(1A)C(O)R^(1C). In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NR^(1A)C(O)OR^(1C). In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NR^(1A)OR^(1C). In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OH. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —COOH. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CONH₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NO₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —SH. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CF₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CHF₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CH₂F. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCF₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCH₂F. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCHF₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCH₂CH₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCH₂CH₂CH₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCH(CH₃)₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OC(CH₃)₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —SCH₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —SCH₂CH₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —SCH₂CH₂CH₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —SCH(CH₃)₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —SC(CH₃)₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CH₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CH₂CH₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CH₂CH₂CH₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CH(CH₃)₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —C(CH₃)₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —F. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —Cl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —Br. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —I.

In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₈ alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CN, unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl, or unsubstituted 2 to 4 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted methyl, unsubstituted ethyl, unsubstituted isopropyl, or unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted isobutyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted pentyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted hexyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted heptyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted octyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CF₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CCl₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted pyridyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CN. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OH. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —COOH. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CONH₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NO₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —SH. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —SO₃H. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —SO₄H. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —SO₂NH₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NHNH₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —ONH₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NHC(O)NHNH₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NHC(O)NH₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NHSO₂H. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NHC(O)H. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NHC(O)OH. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NHOH. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₈ alkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted C₁-C₈ alkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted C₁-C₈ alkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 4 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted 2 to 4 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted phenyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently substituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted 2 to 4 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl.

In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted aryl. In embodiments, two adjacent R¹ substituents are joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl. In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, two adjacent R¹ substituents are joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. It will be understood that when two adjacent L¹ substituents are a bond, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents that are joined are equivalent to two adjacent —R¹ substituents being joined and may be depicted as such in a formula.

In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently —CX^(1A) ₃. In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently —CHX^(1A) ₂. In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently —CH₂X^(1A). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently —CN. In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently —COOH. In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently —CONH₂. In embodiments, X^(1A) is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I.

In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently substituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently substituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently substituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently substituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently substituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently substituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1A) is independently unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently —CX^(1B) ₃. In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently —CHX^(1B) ₂. In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently —CH₂X^(1B). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently —CN. In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently —COOH. In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently —CONH₂. In embodiments, X^(1B) is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I.

In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently substituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently substituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently substituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently substituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently substituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently substituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1B) is independently unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(1A) and R^(1B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1A) and R^(1B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may be joined to form a substituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1A) and R^(1B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may be joined to form an unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(1A) and R^(1B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1A) and R^(1B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may be joined to form a substituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1A) and R^(1B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may be joined to form an unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently —CX¹C₃. In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently —CHX¹C₂. In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently —CH₂X¹c. In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently —CN. In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently —COOH. In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently —CONH₂. In embodiments, X¹c is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I.

In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently substituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently substituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently substituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently substituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently substituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently substituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1C) is independently unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently —CX^(1D) ₃. In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently —CHX^(1D2). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently —CH₂X^(1D). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently —CN. In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently —COOH. In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently —CONH₂. In embodiments, X^(1D) is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I.

In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently substituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently substituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently substituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently substituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently substituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently substituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R^(1D) is independently unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCH₂X¹, —OCHX¹ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, R²-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R²-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R²-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R²-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCH₂X¹, —OCHX¹ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). X¹ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently R²-substituted 2 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently R²-substituted methoxy.

In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a R²-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R²-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form an unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a R²-substituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a R²-substituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a R²-substituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form a R²-substituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form an unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form an unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form an unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents are joined to form an unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, two adjacent R¹ substituents are joined to form a R²-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R²-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R²-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R²-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, two adjacent R¹ substituents are joined to form an unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, two adjacent R¹ substituents are joined to form a R²-substituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, two adjacent R¹ substituents are joined to form a R²-substituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, two adjacent R¹ substituents are joined to form a R²-substituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, two adjacent R¹ substituents are joined to form a R²-substituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, two adjacent R¹ substituents are joined to form an unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆). In embodiments, two adjacent R¹ substituents are joined to form an unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, two adjacent R¹ substituents are joined to form an unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl). In embodiments, two adjacent R¹ substituents are joined to form an unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

R² is independently oxo, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃, a bioconjugate linker, a detectable moiety, R³-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R³-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R³-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R³-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R³-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R³-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R² is independently oxo,

halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X²,

—OCHX² ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃, R³-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R³-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R³-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R³-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R³-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R³-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R² is independently oxo,

halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH₂X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, a bioconjugate linker, a detectable moiety, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). X² is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R² is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R² is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R² is independently unsubstituted ethynyl. In embodiments, R² is independently R³-substituted ethynyl. In embodiments, R² is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R² is independently R³-substituted phenyl. In embodiments, R² is independently a detectable moiety. In embodiments, R² is independently a monovalent rhodamine. In embodiments, R² is independently a bioconjugate linker (e.g., a covalent linker resulting from a reaction between two bioconjugate reactive moieties, for example R² may be a covalent linker (e.g., a divalent triazole) resulting from a reaction between an azide and an alkynyl).

R³ is independently oxo, halogen, —CX³ ₃, —CHX³ ₂, —CH₂X³, —OCX³ ₃, —OCH₂X³, —OCHX³ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃, a bioconjugate linker, a detectable moiety, R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R³ is independently oxo,

halogen, —CX³ ₃, —CHX³ ₂, —CH₂X³, —OCX³ ₃, —OCH₂X³,

—OCHX³ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃, R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R³ is independently oxo,

halogen, —CX³ ₃, —CHX³ ₂, —CH₂X³, —OCX³ ₃, —OCH₂X³, —OCHX³ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, a bioconjugate linker, a detectable moiety, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). X³ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R³ is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R³ is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R³ is independently R⁴-substituted ethynyl. In embodiments, R³ is independently unsubstituted ethynyl. In embodiments, R³ is independently —CF₃. In embodiments, R³ is independently —F. In embodiments, R³ is independently —CN. In embodiments, R³ is independently —NO₂. In embodiments, R³ is independently a detectable moiety. In embodiments, R³ is independently a monovalent rhodamine. In embodiments, R³ is independently a bioconjugate linker (e.g., a covalent linker resulting from a reaction between two bioconjugate reactive moieties, for example R³ may be a covalent linker (e.g., a divalent triazole) resulting from a reaction between an azide and an alkynyl).

R⁴ is independently oxo, halogen, —CX⁴ ₃, —CHX⁴ ₂, —CH₂X⁴, —OCX⁴ ₃, —OCH₂X⁴, —OCHX⁴ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃, a detectable moiety, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). X⁴ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R⁴ is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R⁴ is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R⁴ is independently a detectable moiety. In embodiments, R⁴ is independently a monovalent rhodamine.

In embodiments, n1 is 0. In embodiments, n1 is 1. In embodiments, n1 is 2. In embodiments, n1 is 3. In embodiments, n1 is 4. In embodiments, m1 is 1. In embodiments, m1 is 2. In embodiments, v1 is 1. In embodiments, v1 is 2.

In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, unsubstituted phenyl, or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CN. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —F. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —Cl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted cyclohexyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CF₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —NO₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted naphthalenyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted 1-naphthalenyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted 2-naphthalenyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCF₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCHF₂. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCH₂F. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted cyclopropyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted cyclobutyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted cyclopentyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted sec-butyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted 2-butyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CH(CH₃)(CH₂CH₃). In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CH₂CF₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CH₂CX¹ ₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CH(CH₃)(OCH₃). In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted n-pentyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted n-hexyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted n-heptyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted n-octyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted 1-pentyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted 1-hexyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted 1-heptyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently unsubstituted 1-octyl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —Br. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —CH₃. In embodiments, R¹ is independently —OCH(CH₃)₂.

In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, unsubstituted phenyl, or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹ is independently halogen, —CF₃, —OH, —SH, —NHC(O)CH₃, —OCH₃, —SCH₃,

In embodiments, L¹ is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted (e.g., substituted with a substituent group, a size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted alkylene (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, or C₁-C₄), substituted (e.g., substituted with a substituent group, a size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted heteroalkylene (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, or 2 to 4 membered), substituted (e.g., substituted with a substituent group, a size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted cycloalkylene (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g., substituted with a substituent group, a size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g., substituted with a substituent group, a size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted arylene (e.g., C₆-C₁₀, C₁₀, or phenylene), or substituted (e.g., substituted with a substituent group, a size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted heteroarylene (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, L¹ is a bond, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted arylene, substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene. In embodiments, L¹ is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is a bond, —O—, —C(O)—, —S—, —NH—, —NHC(O)—, —C(O)NH—, unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkylene, or unsubstituted 2 to 4 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is a bond. In embodiments, L¹ is —OCH₂—. In embodiments, L¹ is —NHC(O)—. In embodiments, L¹ is —S—. In embodiments, L¹ is —O—.

In embodiments, L¹ is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted alkylene (e.g., C₁-C₈ alkylene, C₁-C₆ alkylene, or C₁-C₄ alkylene), R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene (e.g., 2 to 8 membered heteroalkylene, 2 to 6 membered heteroalkylene, or 2 to 4 membered heteroalkylene), R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene (e.g., C₃-C₈ cycloalkylene, C₃-C₆ cycloalkylene, or C₅-C₆ cycloalkylene), R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene (e.g., 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkylene, 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkylene, or 5 to 6 membered heterocycloalkylene), R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted arylene (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ arylene, C₁₀ arylene, or phenylene), or R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene (e.g., 5 to 10 membered heteroarylene, 5 to 9 membered heteroarylene, or 5 to 6 membered heteroarylene).

In embodiments, L¹ is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, unsubstituted alkylene (e.g., C₁-C₈ alkylene, C₁-C₆ alkylene, or C₁-C₄ alkylene), unsubstituted heteroalkylene (e.g., 2 to 8 membered heteroalkylene, 2 to 6 membered heteroalkylene, or 2 to 4 membered heteroalkylene), unsubstituted cycloalkylene (e.g., C₃-C₈ cycloalkylene, C₃-C₆ cycloalkylene, or C₅-C₆ cycloalkylene), unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene (e.g., 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkylene, 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkylene, or 5 to 6 membered heterocycloalkylene), unsubstituted arylene (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ arylene, C₁₀ arylene, or phenylene), or unsubstituted heteroarylene (e.g., 5 to 10 membered heteroarylene, 5 to 9 membered heteroarylene, or 5 to 6 membered heteroarylene).

In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted methylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted C₂ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted C₃ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted C₄ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted C₅ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted C₆ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted C₇ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted C₈ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted methylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted C₂ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted C₃ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted C₄ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted C₅ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted C₆ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted C₇ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted C₈ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is an unsubstituted methylene. In embodiments, L¹ is an unsubstituted C₂ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is an unsubstituted C₃ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is an unsubstituted C₄ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is an unsubstituted C₈ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is an unsubstituted C₆ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is an unsubstituted C₇ alkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is an unsubstituted C₈ alkylene.

In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 8 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted 2 to 8 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is unsubstituted 2 to 8 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted 2 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted 2 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is unsubstituted 2 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted 3 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted 3 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is unsubstituted 3 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted 4 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted 4 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is unsubstituted 4 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted 5 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted 5 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is unsubstituted 5 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted 6 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted 6 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is unsubstituted 6 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted or unsubstituted 7 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is R¹⁰-substituted 7 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L¹ is unsubstituted 7 membered heteroalkylene.

R¹⁰ is independently oxo,

halogen, —CCl₃, —CBr₃, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CH₂Cl, —CH₂Br, —CH₂F, —CH₂I, —CHCl₂, —CHBr₂, —CHF₂, —CHI₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H,

—NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCCl₃, —OCBr₃, —OCF₃, —OCI₃, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂Br, —OCH₂F, —OCH₂I, —OCHCl₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCHF₂, —OCHI₂, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₄ alkyl), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl, 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, or 2 to 4 membered heteroalkyl), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, or C₅-C₆ cycloalkyl), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl, 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, or 5 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ aryl, C₁₀ aryl, or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl, 5 to 9 membered heteroaryl, or 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl).

In embodiments, X is independently —F. In embodiments, X is independently —Cl. In embodiments, X is independently —Br. In embodiments, X is independently —I. In embodiments, X¹ is independently —F. In embodiments, X¹ is independently —Cl. In embodiments, X¹ is independently —Br. In embodiments, X¹ is independently —I.

In embodiments, E is a covalent cysteine modifier moiety. In embodiments, E is

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R¹⁶ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX¹⁶ ₃, —CHX¹⁶ ₂, —CH₂X¹⁶,

—CN, —SO_(n16)R^(16A), —SO_(v16)NR^(16A)R^(16B), —NHNR^(16A)R^(16B), —ONR^(16A)R^(16B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(16A)R^(16B), —NHC(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B), —N(O)_(m16), —NR^(16A)R^(16B), —C(O)R^(16A), —C(O)—OR^(16A), —C(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B), —OR^(16A), —NR^(16A)SO₂R^(16B), —NR^(16A)C(O)R^(16B), —NR^(16A)C(O)OR^(16B), —NR^(16A)OR^(16B), —OCX¹⁶ ₃,

—OCHX¹⁶ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁶, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

R¹⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁷ ₃, —CHX¹⁷ ₂, —CH₂X¹⁷,

—CN, —SO_(n17)R^(17A), —SO_(v17)NR^(17A)R^(17B), —NHNR^(17A)R^(17B), —ONR^(17A)R^(17B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(17A)R^(17B), —NHC(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B), —N(O)_(m17), —NR^(17A)R^(17B), —C(O)R^(17A), —C(O)—OR^(17A), —C(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B), —OR^(17A), —NR^(17A)SO₂R^(17B), —NR^(17A)C(O)R^(17B), —NR^(17A)C(O)OR^(17B), —NR^(17A)OR^(17B), —OCX¹⁷ ₃,

—OCHX¹⁷ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁷, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

R¹⁸ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁸ ₃, —CHX¹⁸ ₂, —CH₂X¹⁸,

—CN, —SO_(n18)R^(18A), —SO_(v18)NR^(18A)R^(18B), —NHNR^(18A)R^(18B), —ONR^(18A)R^(18B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(18A)R^(18B), —NHC(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B), —N(O)_(m18), —NR^(18A)R^(18B), —C(O)R^(18A), —C(O)—OR^(18A), —C(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B), —OR^(18A), —NR^(18A)SO₂R^(18B), —NR^(18A)C(O)R^(18B), —NR^(18A)C(O)OR^(18B), —NR^(18A)OR^(18B), —OCX¹⁸ ₃,

—OCHX¹⁸ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁸, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

R¹⁹ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁹ ₃, —CHX¹⁹ ₂, —CH₂X¹⁹,

—CN, —SO_(n19)R^(19A), —SO_(v19)NR^(19A)R^(19B), —NHNR^(19A)R^(19B), —ONR^(19A)R^(19B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(19A)R^(19B), —NHC(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B), —N(O)_(m19), —NR^(19A)R^(19B), —C(O)R^(19A), —C(O)—OR^(19A), —C(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B), —OR^(19A), —NR^(19A)SO₂R^(19B), —NR^(19A)C(O)R^(19B), —NR^(19A)C(O)OR^(19B), —NR^(19A)OR^(19B), —OCX¹⁹ ₃,

—OCHX¹⁹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁹, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

R^(16A), R^(16B), R^(17A), R^(17B), R^(18A), R^(18B), R^(19A), and R^(19B) are independently hydrogen, —CX₃, —CHX₂, —CH₂X, —CN, —OH, —COOH, —CONH₂, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(16A) and R^(16B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(17A) and R^(17B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(18A) and R^(18B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(19A) and R^(19B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. X, X¹⁶, X¹⁷, X¹⁸ and X¹⁹ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbols n16, n17, n18, and n19 are independently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m16, m17, m18, m19, v16, v17, v18, and v19 are independently 1 or 2.

In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁶ ₃, —CHX¹⁶ ₂, —CH₂X¹⁶, —CN, —SO_(n16)R^(16D),

—SO_(v16)NR^(16A)R^(16B), —NHNR^(16A)R^(16B), —ONR^(16A)R^(16B), —NHC═(O)NHNR^(16A)R^(16B), —NHC(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B), —N(O)_(m16), —NR^(16A)R^(16B), —C(O)R^(16C), —C(O)—OR^(16C), —C(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B), —OR^(16D), —NR^(16A)SO₂R^(16D), —NR^(16A)C(O)R^(16C), —NR^(16A)C(O)OR^(16C), —NR^(16A)OR^(16C), —OCX¹⁶ ₃, —OCHX¹⁶ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁶, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁷ ₃, —CHX¹⁷ ₂, —CH₂X¹⁷, —CN, —SO_(n17)R^(17D), —SO_(v17)NR^(17A)R^(17B), —NHNR^(17A)R^(17B), —ONR^(17A)R^(17B), —NHC═(O)NHNR^(17A)R^(17B), —NHC(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B), —N(O)_(m7), —NR^(17A)R^(17B), —C(O)R^(17C), —C(O)—OR^(17C), —C(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B), —OR^(17D), —NR^(17A)SO₂R^(17D), —NR^(17A)C(O)R^(17C), NR^(17A)C(O)OR^(17C), —NR^(17A)OR^(17C), —OCX¹⁷ ₃, —OCHX¹⁷ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁷, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁸ ₃, —CHX¹⁸ ₂, —CH₂X¹⁸, —CN, —SO_(n8)R^(18D), —SO_(v18)NR^(18A)R^(18B), —NHNR^(18A)R^(18B), —ONR^(18A)R^(18B), —NHC═(O)NHNR^(18A)R^(18B), —NHC(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B), —N(O)_(m18), —NR^(18A)R^(18B), —C(O)R^(18C), —C(O)—OR^(18C), —C(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B), —OR^(18D), —NR^(18A)SO₂R^(18D), —NR^(18A)C(O)R^(18C), —NR^(18A)C(O)OR^(18C), —NR^(18A)OR^(18C), —OCX¹⁸ ₃, —OCHX¹⁸ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁸, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁹ ₃, —CHX¹⁹ ₂, —CH₂X¹⁹, —CN, —SO_(n19)R^(19D), —SO_(v19)NR^(19A)R^(19B), —NHNR^(19A)R^(19B), —ONR^(19A)R^(19B), —NHC═(O)NHNR^(19A)R^(19B), —NHC(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B), —N(O)_(m19), —NR^(19A)R^(19B), —C(O)R^(19C), —C(O)—OR^(19C), —C(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B), —OR^(19D), —NR^(19A)SO₂R^(19D), —NR^(19A)C(O)R^(19C), —NR^(19A)C(O)OR^(19C), —NR^(19A)OR^(19C), —OCX¹⁹ ₃, —OCHX¹⁹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁹, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. R^(16A), R^(16B), R^(16C), R^(16D), R^(17A), R^(17B), R^(17C), R^(17D), R^(18A), R^(18B), R^(18C), R^(18D), R^(19A), R^(19B), R^(19C), R^(19D), are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX₃, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCX₃, —OCHX₂, —OCH₂X, —CHX₂, —CH₂X, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(16A) and R^(16B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(17A) and R^(17B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(18A) and R^(18B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(19A) and R^(19B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. Each X, X¹⁶, X¹⁷, X¹⁸ and X¹⁹ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. The symbols n16, n17, n18, and n19 are independently an integer from 0 to 4. The symbols m16, m17, m18, m19, v16, v17, v18, and v19 are independently 1 or 2. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —CN. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is hydrogen. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is hydrogen. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is hydrogen. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is hydrogen.

X may independently be —F. X may independently be —Cl. X may independently be —Br. X may independently be —I. X¹⁶ may independently be —F. X¹⁶ may independently be —Cl. X¹⁶ may independently be —Br. X¹⁶ may independently be —I. X¹⁷ may independently be —F. X¹⁷ may independently be —Cl. X¹⁷ may independently be —Br. X¹⁷ may independently be —I. X¹⁸ may independently be —F. X¹⁸ may independently be —Cl. X¹⁸ may independently be —Br. X¹⁸ may independently be —I. X¹⁹ may independently be —F. X¹⁹ may independently be —Cl. X¹⁹ may independently be —Br. X¹⁹ may independently be —I.

n16 may independently be 0. n16 may independently be 1. n16 may independently be 2. n16 may independently be 3. n16 may independently be 4. n17 may independently be 0. n17 may independently be 1. n17 may independently be 2. n17 may independently be 3. n17 may independently be 4. n18 may independently be 0. n18 may independently be 1. n18 may independently be 2. n18 may independently be 3. n18 may independently be 4. n19 may independently be 0. n19 may independently be 1. n19 may independently be 2. n19 may independently be 3. n19 may independently be 4.

v16 may independently be 1. v16 may independently be 2. v17 may independently be 1. v17 may independently be 2. v18 may independently be 1. v18 may independently be 2. v19 may independently be 1. v19 may independently be 2.

m16 may independently be 1. m16 may independently be 2. m17 may independently be 1. m17 may independently be 2. m18 may independently be 1. m18 may independently be 2. m19 may independently be 1. m19 may independently be 2.

In embodiments, R¹⁶ is hydrogen. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is halogen. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is CX¹⁶ ₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —CHX¹⁶ ₂. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —CH₂X¹⁶. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —CN. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —SO_(n16)R^(16D). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —SO_(v16)NR^(16A)R^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —NHNR^(16A)R^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —ONR^(16A)R^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —NHC═(O)NHNR^(16A)R^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —NHC(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —N(O)_(ml6). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —NR^(16A)R^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —C(O)R^(16C). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —C(O)—OR^(16C). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —C(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —OR^(16D). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —NR^(16A)SO₂R^(16D). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —NR^(16A)C(O)R^(16C). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —NR^(16A)C(O)OR^(16C). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —NR^(16A)OR^(16C). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —OCX¹⁶ ₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —OCHX¹⁶ ₂. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —SO_(n16)R^(16A). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —SO_(v16)NR^(16A)R^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —NHNR^(16A)R^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —ONR^(16A)R^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —NHC(O)NHNR^(16A)R^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —NHC(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —C(O)R^(16A). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —C(O)—OR^(16A). In embodiments, R¹⁶

is —C(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —OR^(16A). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —NR^(16A)SO₂R^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —NR^(16A)C(O)R^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —NR^(16A)C(O)OR^(16B). In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —NR^(16A)OR^(16B).

In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted or unsubstituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is unsubstituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is unsubstituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is unsubstituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is unsubstituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is —CH₂Ph. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently halogen, —CX¹⁶ ₃, —CHX¹⁶ ₂, —CH₂X¹⁶, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH,

—CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCX¹⁶ ₃, —OCHX¹⁶ ₂, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₆ aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently halogen, —CX¹⁶ ₃, —CHX¹⁶ ₂, —CH₂X¹⁶, —OH, —SH, —COOH, —OCX¹⁶ ₃, —OCHX¹⁶ ₂, —CH₃, —CH₂CH₃, —OCH₃, —OCH₂CH₃, —SCH₃, or —SCH₂CH₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently halogen or —OCH₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted or unsubstituted C₆ aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently halogen. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —CX¹⁶ ₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —CHX¹⁶ ₂. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —CH₂X¹⁶. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —OH. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —SH. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —COOH. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —OCX¹⁶ ₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —OCHX¹⁶ ₂. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —CH₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —CH₂CH₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —OCH₂CH₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —SCH₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —SCH₂CH₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —Cl or —OCH₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently halogen, —CX¹⁶ ₃, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX¹⁶ ₃, —OCHX¹⁶ ₂, —CHX¹⁶ ₂, —CH₂X¹⁶, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₈ alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently halogen, —CX¹⁶ ₃, —CN, unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl, or unsubstituted 2 to 4 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted methyl, unsubstituted ethyl, unsubstituted isopropyl, or unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted isobutyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted pentyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted hexyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted heptyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted octyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —F. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —Cl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —Br. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —I. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted methoxy. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted ethoxy. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —CF₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —CCl₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is an unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is an unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is an unsubstituted pyridyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently halogen. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —CX¹⁶ ₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —CHX¹⁶ ₂. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —CH₂X¹⁶. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —CN. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —OH. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —COOH. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —CONH₂. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —NO₂. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —SH. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —SO₃H. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —SO₄H. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —SO₂NH₂. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —NHNH₂. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —ONH₂. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —NHC(O)NHNH₂. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —NHC(O)NH₂. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —NHSO₂H. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —NHC(O)H. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —NHC(O)OH. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —NHOH. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —OCX¹⁶ ₃. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently —OCHX¹⁶ ₂. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₈ alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted C₁-C₈ alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted C₁-C₈ alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted 2 to 8 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted 3 to 8 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted C₆-C₁₀ aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 4 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted 2 to 4 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted phenyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently substituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted 2 to 4 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶ is independently unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl.

In embodiments, R^(16A) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(16A) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(16A) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(16A) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(16A) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(16A) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(16A) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(16A) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(16A) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(16A) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(16A) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(16A) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(16A) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R^(16B) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(16B) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(16B) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(16B) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(16B) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(16B) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(16B) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(16B) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(16B) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(16B) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(16B) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(16B) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(16B) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R^(16C) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(16C) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(16C) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(16C) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(16C) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(16C) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(16C) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(16C) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(16C) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(16C) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(16C) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(16C) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(16C) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R^(16D) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(16D) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(16D) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(16D) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(16D) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(16D) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(16D) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(16D) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(16D) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(16D) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(16D) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(16D) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(16D) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R¹⁶, R^(16A), R^(16B), R^(16C), and R^(16D) are each independently hydrogen, halogen, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CI₃, —CBr₃, —CHF₂, —CHCl₂, —CHI₂, —CHBr₂, —OCH₂F, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂Br, —OCHF₂, —CHCl₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCF₃, —OCl₃, —OCI₃, —OCBr₃,

—CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, R⁷⁵-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R⁷⁵-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R⁷⁵-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R⁷⁵-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R⁷⁵-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R⁷⁵-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R¹⁶, R^(16A), R^(16B), R^(16C), and R^(16D) are each independently hydrogen, halogen, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CI₃, —CBr₃, —CHF₂, —CHCl₂, —CHI₂, —CHBr₂, —OCH₂F, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂Br, —OCHF₂, —CHCl₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCF₃, —OCl₃, —OCI₃, —OCBr₃,

—CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R¹⁶, R^(16A), R^(16B), R^(16C), and R^(16D) are each independently hydrogen. In embodiments, R¹⁶, R^(16A), R^(16B), R^(16C), and R^(16D) are each independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R¹⁶, R^(16A), R^(16B), R^(16C), and R^(16D) are each independently unsubstituted ethyl.

R⁷⁵ is independently oxo, halogen, —CX⁷⁵ ₃, —CHX⁷⁵ ₂, —CH₂X⁷⁵, —OCX⁷⁵ ₃, —OCH₂X⁷⁵, —OCHX⁷⁵ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). X⁷⁵ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R⁷⁵ is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R⁷⁵ is independently unsubstituted ethyl.

In embodiments, R¹⁷ is hydrogen. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is halogen. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is CX¹⁷ ₃. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —CHX¹⁷ ₂. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —CH₂X¹⁷. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —CN. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —SO_(n17)R^(17D). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —SO_(v17)NR^(17A)R^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NHNR^(17A)R^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —ONR^(17A)R^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NHC═(O)NHNR^(17A)R^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NHC(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —N(O)_(m17). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NR^(17A)R^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —C(O)R^(17C). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —C(O)—OR^(17C). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —C(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —OR^(17D). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NR^(17A)SO₂R^(17D). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NR^(17A)C(O)R^(17C). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NR^(17A)C(O)OR^(17C). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NR^(17A)OR^(17C). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —OCX¹⁷ ₃. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —OCHX¹⁷ ₂. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —SO_(n17)R^(17A). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —SO_(v17)NR^(17A)R^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NHNR^(17A)R^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —ONR^(17A)R^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NHC(O)NHNR^(17A)R^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NHC(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —N(O)_(m17). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NR^(17A)R^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —C(O)R^(17A). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —C(O)—OR^(17A). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —C(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —OR^(17A). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NR^(17A)SO₂R^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NR^(17A)C(O)R^(17B) In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NR^(17A)C(O)OR^(17B). In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —NR^(17A)OR^(17B).

In embodiments, R¹⁷ is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is substituted or unsubstituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is substituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is substituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is substituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is substituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is substituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is substituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is unsubstituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is unsubstituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is unsubstituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is unsubstituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷ is —CH₂Ph.

In embodiments, R^(17A) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(17A) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(17A) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(17A) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(17A) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(17A) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(17A) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(17A) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(17A) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(17A) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(17A) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(17A) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(17A) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R^(17B) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(17B) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(17B) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(17B) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(17B) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(17B) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(17B) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(17B) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(17B) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(17B) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(17B) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(17B) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(17B) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R^(17C) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(17C) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(17C) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(17C) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(17C) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(17C) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(17C) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(17C) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(17C) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(17C) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(17C) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(17C) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(17C) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R^(17D) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(17D) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(17D) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(17D) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(17D) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(17D) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(17D) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(17D) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(17D) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(17D) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(17D) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(17D) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(17D) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R¹⁷, R^(17A), R^(17B), R^(17C), and R^(17D) are each independently hydrogen, halogen, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CI₃, —CBr₃, —CHF₂, —CHCl₂, —CHI₂, —CHBr₂, —OCH₂F, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂Br, —OCHF₂, —CHCl₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCF₃, —OCl₃, —OCI₃, —OCBr₃,

—CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, R⁷⁶-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R⁷⁶-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R⁷⁶-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R⁷⁶-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R⁷⁶-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R⁷⁶-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R¹⁷, R^(17A), R^(17B), R^(17C), and R^(17D) are each independently hydrogen, halogen, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CI₃, —CBr₃, —CHF₂, —CHCl₂, —CHI₂, —CHBr₂, —OCH₂F, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂Br, —OCHF₂, —CHCl₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCF₃, —OCl₃, —OCI₃, —OCBr₃,

—CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R¹⁷, R^(17A), R^(17B), R^(17C), and R^(17D) are each independently hydrogen. In embodiments, R¹⁷, R^(17A), R^(17B), R^(17C), and R^(17D) are each independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R¹⁷, R^(17A), R^(17B), R^(17C), and R^(17D) are each independently unsubstituted ethyl.

R⁷⁶ is independently oxo, halogen, —CX⁷⁶ ₃, —CHX⁷⁶ ₂, —CH₂X⁷⁶, —OCX⁷⁶ ₃, —OCH₂X⁷⁶, —OCHX⁷⁶ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). X⁷⁶ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R⁷⁶ is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R⁷⁶ is independently unsubstituted ethyl.

In embodiments, R¹⁸ is hydrogen. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is halogen. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is CX¹⁸ ₃. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —CHX¹⁸ ₂. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —CH₂X¹⁸. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —CN. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —SO_(n18)R^(18D). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —SO_(v18)NR^(18A)R^(18B). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NHNR^(18A)R^(18B). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —ONR^(18A)R^(18B). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NHC═(O)NHNR^(18A)R^(18B). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NHC(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —N(O)_(m8). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NR^(18A)R^(18B). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —C(O)R^(18C). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —C(O)—OR^(18C). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —C(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —OR^(18D). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NR^(18A)SO₂R^(18D). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NR^(18A)C(O)R^(18C). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NR^(18A)C(O)OR^(18C). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NR^(18A)OR^(18C). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —OCX¹⁸ ₃. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —OCHX¹⁸ ₂. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —SO_(n18)R^(18A). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —SO_(v18)NR^(18A)R^(18B). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NHNR^(18A)R^(18B). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —ONR^(18A)R^(18B). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NHC(O)NHNR^(18A)R^(18B). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NHC(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —N(O)_(m18). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NR^(18A)R^(18B). In embodiments, R⁸ is —C(O)R^(18A). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —C(O)—OR^(18A). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —C(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —OR^(18A). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NR^(18A)SO₂R^(18B). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NR^(18A)C(O)R^(18B) In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NR^(18A)C(O)OR^(18B). In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —NR^(18A)OR^(18B).

In embodiments, R¹⁸ is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is substituted or unsubstituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is substituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is substituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is substituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is substituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is substituted aryl. In embodiments, R⁸ is substituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is unsubstituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is unsubstituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is unsubstituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is unsubstituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸ is —CH₂Ph.

In embodiments, R^(18A) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(18A) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(18A) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(18A) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(18A) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(18A) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(18A) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(18A) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(18A) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(18A) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(18A) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(18A) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(18A) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R^(18B) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(18B) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(18B) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(18B) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(18B) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(18B) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(18B) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(18B) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(18B) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(18B) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(18B) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(18B) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(18B) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R^(18C) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(18C) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(18C) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(18C) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(18C) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(18C) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(18C) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(18C) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(18C) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(18C) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(18C) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(18C) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(18C) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R^(18D) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(18D) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(18D) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(18D) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(18D) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(18D) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(18D) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(18D) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(18D) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(18D) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(18D) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(18D) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(18D) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R¹⁸, R^(18A), R^(18B), R^(18C), and R^(18D) are each independently hydrogen, halogen, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CI₃, —CBr₃, —CHF₂, —CHCl₂, —CHI₂, —CHBr₂, —OCH₂F, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂Br, —OCHF₂, —CHCl₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCF₃, —OCl₃, —OCI₃, —OCBr₃,

—CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, R⁷⁷-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R⁷⁷-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R⁷⁷-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R⁷⁷-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R⁷⁷-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R⁷⁷-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R¹⁸, R^(18A), R^(18B), R^(18C), and R^(18D) are each independently hydrogen, halogen, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CI₃, —CBr₃, —CHF₂, —CHCl₂, —CHI₂, —CHBr₂, —OCH₂F, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂Br, —OCHF₂, —CHCl₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCF₃, —OCl₃, —OCI₃, —OCBr₃,

—CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R¹⁸, R^(18A), R^(18B), R^(18C), and R^(18D) are each independently hydrogen. In embodiments, R¹⁸, R^(18A), R^(18B), R^(18C), and R^(18D) are each independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R¹⁸, R^(18A), R^(18B), R^(18C), and R^(18D) are each independently unsubstituted ethyl.

R⁷⁷ is independently oxo, halogen, —CX⁷⁷ ₃, —CHX⁷⁷ ₂, —CH₂X⁷⁷, —OCX⁷⁷ ₃, —OCH₂X⁷⁷, —OCHX⁷⁷ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). X⁷⁷ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R⁷⁷ is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R⁷⁷ is independently unsubstituted ethyl.

In embodiments, R¹⁹ is hydrogen. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is halogen. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is CX¹⁹ ₃. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —CHX¹⁹ ₂. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —CH₂X¹⁹. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —CN. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —SO_(n19)R^(19D). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —SO_(v19)NR^(19A)R^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NHNR^(19A)R^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —ONR^(19A)R^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NHC═(O)NHNR^(19A)R^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NHC(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —N(O)_(m9). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NR^(19A)R^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —C(O)R^(19C). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —C(O)—OR^(19C). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —C(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —OR^(19D). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NR^(19A)SO₂R^(19D). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NR^(19A)C(O)R^(19C). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NR^(19A)C(O)OR^(19C). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NR^(19A)OR^(19C). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —OCX¹⁹ ₃. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —OCHX¹⁹ ₂. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —SO_(n19)R^(19A). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —SO_(v19)NR^(19A)R^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NHNR^(19A)R^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —ONR^(19A)R^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NHC(O)NHNR^(19A)R^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NHC(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —N(O)_(m19). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NR^(19A)R^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —C(O)R^(19A). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —C(O)—OR^(19A). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —C(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —OR^(19A). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NR^(19A)SO₂R^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NR^(19A)C(O)R^(19B) In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NR^(19A)C(O)OR^(19B). In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —NR^(19A)OR^(19B).

In embodiments, R¹⁹ is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is substituted or unsubstituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is substituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is substituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is substituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is substituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is substituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is substituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is unsubstituted alkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is unsubstituted heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is unsubstituted cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is unsubstituted aryl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is unsubstituted heteroaryl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹ is —CH₂Ph.

In embodiments, R^(19A) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(19A) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(19A) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(19A) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(19A) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(19A) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(19A) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(19A) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(19A) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(19A) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(19A) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(19A) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(19A) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R^(19B) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(19B) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(19B) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(19B) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(19B) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(19B) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(19B) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(19B) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(19B) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(19B) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(19B) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(19B) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(19B) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R^(19C) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(19C) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(19C) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(19C) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(19C) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(19C) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(19C) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(19C) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(19C) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(19C) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(19C) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(19C) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(19C) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R^(19D) is hydrogen. In embodiments, R^(19D) is —CX₃. In embodiments, R^(19D) is —CN. In embodiments, R^(19D) is —COOH. In embodiments, R^(19D) is —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(19D) is —CHX₂. In embodiments, R^(19D) is —CH₂X. In embodiments, R^(19D) is unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(19D) is unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(19D) is unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(19D) is unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(19D) is unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(19D) is unsubstituted tert-butyl.

In embodiments, R¹⁹, R^(19A), R^(19B), R^(19C), and R^(19D) are each independently hydrogen, halogen, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CI₃, —CBr₃, —CHF₂, —CHCl₂, —CHI₂, —CHBr₂, —OCH₂F, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂Br, —OCHF₂, —CHCl₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCF₃, —OCl₃, —OCI₃, —OCBr₃,

—CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, R⁷⁸-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R⁷⁸-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R⁷⁸-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R⁷⁸-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R⁷⁸-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R⁷⁸-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered).

In embodiments, R¹⁹, R^(19A), R^(19B), R^(19C), and R^(19D) are each independently hydrogen, halogen, —CF₃, —CI₃, —CI₃, —CBr₃, —CHF₂, —CHCl₂, —CHI₂, —CHBr₂, —OCH₂F, —OCH₂Cl, —OCH₂I, —OCH₂Br, —OCHF₂, —CHCl₂, —OCHI₂, —OCHBr₂, —OCF₃, —OCl₃, —OCI₃, —OCBr₃,

—CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R¹⁹, R^(19A), R^(19B), R^(19C), and R^(19D) are each independently hydrogen. In embodiments, R¹⁹, R^(19A), R^(19B), R^(19C), and R^(19D) are each independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R¹⁹, R^(19A), R^(19B), R^(19C), and R^(19D) are each independently unsubstituted ethyl.

R⁷⁸ is independently oxo,

halogen, —CX⁷⁸ ₃, —CHX⁷⁸ ₂, —CH₂X⁷⁸, —OCX⁷⁸ ₃, —OCH₂X⁷⁸, —OCHX⁷⁸ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). X⁷⁸ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R⁷⁸ is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R⁷⁸ is independently unsubstituted ethyl.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R^(1.1), R^(1.2), R^(1.3), R^(1.4), R^(1.5), and R^(1.6) are each independently hydrogen or a moiety equal to R¹, including any embodiment of R¹. L^(1.1), L^(1.2), L^(1.3), L^(1.4), L^(1.5), and L^(1.6) are each independently a moiety equal to L¹, including any embodiment of L¹. E is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R^(1.1), R^(1.2), R^(1.3), R^(1.4), R^(1.5), and R^(1.6) are each independently hydrogen or a moiety equal to R¹, including any embodiment of R¹. L^(1.1), L^(1.2), L^(1.3), L^(1.4), L^(1.5), and L^(1.6) are each independently a moiety equal to L¹, including any embodiment of L¹. E is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R^(1.1), R^(1.2), R^(1.3), R^(1.4), R^(1.5), and R^(1.6) are each independently hydrogen or a moiety equal to R¹, including any embodiment of R¹. L^(1.1), L^(1.2), L^(1.3), L^(1.4), L^(1.5), and L^(1.6) are each independently a moiety equal to L¹, including any embodiment of L¹. E is as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R^(1.1), R^(1.2), R^(1.3), R^(1.4), R^(1.5), and R^(1.6) are each independently hydrogen or a moiety equal to R¹, including any embodiment of R¹. L^(1.1), L^(1.2), L^(1.3), L^(1.4), L^(1.5), and L^(1.6) are each independently a moiety equal to L¹, including any embodiment of L¹.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R^(1.1), R^(1.2), R^(1.3), R^(1.4), R^(1.5), and R^(1.6), and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R^(1.1), R^(1.2), R^(1.3), R^(1.4), R^(1.5), and R^(1.6), and E are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R^(1.1), R^(1.2), R^(1.3), R^(1.4), R^(1.5), and R^(1.6) are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In an embodiment, the compound has the formula:

R^(1.1), R^(1.2), R^(1.3), R^(1.4), R^(1.5), and R^(1.6) are as described herein, including in embodiments.

In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX^(1.1) ₃, —CHX^(1.1) ₂, —CH₂X^(1.1), —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX^(1.1) ₃, —OCHX^(1.1) ₂, —OCH₂X^(1.1), substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. X^(1.1) is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX^(1.1) ₃, —CHX^(1.1) ₂, —CH₂X^(1.1), —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX^(1.1) ₃, —OCHX^(1.1) ₂, —OCH₂X^(1.1), unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, unsubstituted phenyl, or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —CF₃. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —NO₂. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —OCF₃. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —OCHF₂. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —OCH₂F. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently halogen. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —F. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —Cl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —Br. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —I. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —CH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted isobutyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted pentyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted hexyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted heptyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted octyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —CX^(1.1) ₃. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —CHX^(1.1) ₂. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —CH₂X^(1.1) In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —CN. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —OH. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —COOH. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —SH. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —OCX^(1.1) ₃. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —OCHX^(1.1) ₂. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —OCH₂X^(1.1). In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —NHC(O)CH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently —SCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently

In embodiments R^(1.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently

In embodiments, R^(1.1) is independently hydrogen.

In embodiments, L^(1.1) is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, or C₁-C₄), substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, or 2 to 4 membered), substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted or unsubstituted arylene (e.g., C₆-C₁₀, C₁₀, or phenylene), or substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, L^(1.1) is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L^(1.1) is a bond, —O—, —C(O)—, —S—, —NH—, —NHC(O)—, —C(O)NH—, unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkylene, or unsubstituted 2 to 4 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L^(1.1) is a bond. In embodiments, L^(1.1) is —OCH₂—. In embodiments, L^(1.1) is —NHC(O)—. In embodiments, L^(1.1) is —S—. In embodiments, L^(1.1) is —O—.

In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX^(1.2) ₃, —CHX^(1.2) ₂, —CH₂X^(1.2), —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX^(1.2) ₃, —OCHX^(1.2) ₂, —OCH₂X^(1.2), substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. X^(1.2) is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX^(1.2) ₃, —CHX^(1.2) ₂, —CH₂X^(1.2), —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX^(1.2) ₃, —OCHX^(1.2) ₂, —OCH₂X^(1.2), unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, unsubstituted phenyl, or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —CF₃. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —NO₂. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —OCF₃. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —OCHF₂. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —OCH₂F. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently halogen. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —F. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —Cl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —Br. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —I. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —CH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted isobutyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted pentyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted hexyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted heptyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted octyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —CX^(1.2) ₃. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —CHX^(1.2) ₂. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —CH₂X^(1.2). In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —CN. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —OH. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —COOH. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —SH. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —OCX^(1.2) ₃. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —OCHX^(1.2) ₂. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —OCH₂X^(1.2). In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —NHC(O)CH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently —SCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently

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In embodiments, R^(1.2) is independently a hydrogen.

In embodiments, L^(1.2) is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, or C₁-C₄), substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, or 2 to 4 membered), substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted or unsubstituted arylene (e.g., C₆-C₁₀, C₁₀, or phenylene), or substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, L^(1.2) is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L^(1.2) is a bond, —O—, —C(O)—, —S—, —NH—, —NHC(O)—, —C(O)NH—, unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkylene, or unsubstituted 2 to 4 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L^(1.2) is a bond. In embodiments, L^(1.2) is —OCH₂—. In embodiments, L^(1.2) is —NHC(O)—. In embodiments, L^(1.2) is —S—. In embodiments, L^(1.2) is —O—.

In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX^(1.3) ₃, —CHX^(1.3) ₂, —CH₂X^(1.3), —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX^(1.3) ₃, —OCHX^(1.3) ₂, —OCH₂X^(1.3), substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. X^(1.3) is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX^(1.3) ₃, —CHX^(1.3) ₂, —CH₂X^(1.3), —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX^(1.3) ₃, —OCHX^(1.3) ₂, —OCH₂X^(1.3), unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, unsubstituted phenyl, or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —CF₃. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —NO₂. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —OCF₃. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —OCHF₂. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —OCH₂F. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently halogen. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —F. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —Cl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —Br. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —I. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —CH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted isobutyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted pentyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted hexyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted heptyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted octyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —CX^(1.3) ₃. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —CHX^(1.3) ₂. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —CH₂X^(1.3). In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —CN. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —OH. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —COOH. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —SH. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —OCX^(1.3) ₃. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —OCHX^(1.3) ₂. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —OCH₂X^(1.3). In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —NHC(O)CH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently —SCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently

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In embodiments, R^(1.3) is independently a hydrogen.

In embodiments, L^(1.3) is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, or C₁-C₄), substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, or 2 to 4 membered), substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted or unsubstituted arylene (e.g., C₆-C₁₀, C₁₀, or phenylene), or substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, L^(1.3) is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L^(1.3) is a bond, —O—, —C(O)—, —S—, —NH—, —NHC(O)—, —C(O)NH—, unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkylene, or unsubstituted 2 to 4 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L^(1.3) is a bond. In embodiments, L^(1.3) is —OCH₂—. In embodiments, L^(1.3) is —NHC(O)—. In embodiments, L^(1.3) is —S—. In embodiments, L^(1.3) is —O—.

In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX^(1.4) ₃, —CHX^(1.4) ₂, —CH₂X^(1.4), —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX^(1.4) ₃, —OCHX^(1.4) ₂, —OCH₂X^(1.4), substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. X^(1.4) is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX^(1.4) ₃, —CHX^(1.4) ₂, —CH₂X^(1.4), —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX^(1.4) ₃, —OCHX^(1.4) ₂, —OCH₂X^(1.4), unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, unsubstituted phenyl, or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —CF₃. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —NO₂. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —OCF₃. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —OCHF₂. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —OCH₂F. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently halogen. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —F. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —Cl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —Br. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —I. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —CH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted isobutyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted pentyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted hexyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted heptyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted octyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —CX^(1.4) ₃. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —CHX^(1.4) ₂. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —CH₂X^(1.4). In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —CN. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —OH. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —COOH. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —SH. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —OCX^(1.4) ₃. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —OCHX^(1.4) ₂. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —OCH₂X^(1.4). In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —NHC(O)CH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently —SCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently

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In embodiments, R^(1.4) is independently a hydrogen.

In embodiments, L^(1.4) is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, or C₁-C₄), substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, or 2 to 4 membered), substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted or unsubstituted arylene (e.g., C₆-C₁₀, C₁₀, or phenylene), or substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, L^(1.4) is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L^(1.4) is a bond, —O—, —C(O)—, —S—, —NH—, —NHC(O)—, —C(O)NH—, unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkylene, or unsubstituted 2 to 4 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L^(1.4) is a bond. In embodiments, L^(1.4) is —OCH₂—. In embodiments, L^(1.4) is —NHC(O)—. In embodiments, L^(1.4) is —S—. In embodiments, L^(1.4) is —O—.

In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX^(1.5) ₃, —CHX^(1.5) ₂, —CH₂X^(1.5), —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX^(1.5) ₃, —OCHX^(1.5) ₂, —OCH₂X^(1.5), substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. X^(1.5) is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX^(1.5) ₃, —CHX^(1.5) ₂, —CH₂X^(1.5), —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX^(1.5) ₃, —OCHX^(1.5) ₂, —OCH₂X^(1.5), unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, unsubstituted phenyl, or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —CF₃. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —NO₂. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —OCF₃. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —OCHF₂. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —OCH₂F. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently halogen. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —F. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —Cl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —Br. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —I. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —CH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted isobutyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted pentyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted hexyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted heptyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted octyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —CX^(1.5) ₃. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —CHX^(1.5) ₂. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —CH₂X^(1.5). In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —CN. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —OH. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —COOH. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —SH. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —OCX^(1.5) ₃. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —OCHX^(1.5) ₂. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —OCH₂X^(1.5). In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —NHC(O)CH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently —SCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently

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In embodiments, R^(1.5) is independently a hydrogen.

In embodiments, L^(1.5) is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, or C₁-C₄), substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, or 2 to 4 membered), substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted or unsubstituted arylene (e.g., C₆-C₁₀, C₁₀, or phenylene), or substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, L^(1.5) is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L^(1.5) is a bond, —O—, —C(O)—, —S—, —NH—, —NHC(O)—, —C(O)NH—, unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkylene, or unsubstituted 2 to 4 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L^(1.5) is a bond. In embodiments, L^(1.5) is —OCH₂—. In embodiments, L^(1.5) is —NHC(O)—. In embodiments, L^(1.5) is —S—. In embodiments, L^(1.5) is —O—.

In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX^(1.6) ₃, —CHX^(1.6) ₂, —CH₂X^(1.6), —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX^(1.6) ₃, —OCHX^(1.6) ₂, —OCH₂X^(1.6), substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. X^(1.6) is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX^(1.6) ₃, —CHX^(1.6) ₂, —CH₂X^(1.6), —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX^(1.6) ₃, —OCHX^(1.6) ₂, —OCH₂X^(1.6), unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, unsubstituted phenyl, or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —CF₃. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —NO₂. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —OCF₃. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —OCHF₂. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —OCH₂F. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently halogen. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —F. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —Cl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —Br. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —I. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —CH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted propyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted n-propyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted isobutyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted tert-butyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted pentyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted hexyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted heptyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted octyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —CX^(1.6) ₃. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —CHX^(1.6) ₂. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —CH₂X^(1.6). In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —CN. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —OH. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —NH₂. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —COOH. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —CONH₂. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —SH. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —OCX^(1.6) ₃. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —OCHX^(1.6) ₂. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —OCH₂X^(1.6). In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —NHC(O)CH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently —SCH₃. In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently

In embodiments, R^(1.6) is independently a hydrogen.

In embodiments, L^(1.6) is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, or C₁-C₄), substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, or 2 to 4 membered), substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted or unsubstituted arylene (e.g., C₆-C₁₀, C₁₀, or phenylene), or substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, L^(1.6) is a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L^(1.6) is a bond, —O—, —C(O)—, —S—, —NH—, —NHC(O)—, —C(O)NH—, unsubstituted C₁-C₄ alkylene, or unsubstituted 2 to 4 membered heteroalkylene. In embodiments, L^(1.6) is a bond. In embodiments, L^(1.6) is —OCH₂—. In embodiments, L^(1.6) is —NHC(O)—. In embodiments, L^(1.6) is —S—. In embodiments, L^(1.6) is —O—.

In some embodiments, the compound is any one of the compounds described herein (e.g., in an aspect, embodiment, claim, figure, table, or example). In embodiments, the compound is not a compound described herein (e.g., in an aspect, embodiment, claim, figure, table, or example).

In embodiments, the compound is

In embodiments, the compound is

In embodiments, the compound is

In embodiments, the compound is

In embodiments, the compound is

In embodiments, the compound is

In embodiments, the compound is

In embodiments, the compound is

In embodiments, the compound is

In embodiments, the compound is

In embodiments, the compound is

In embodiments, the compound is

In embodiments, the compound is not

In embodiments, the compound is not

In embodiments, the compound is not

In some embodiments, a compound as described herein may include multiple instances of R¹ and/or other variables. In such embodiments, each variable may optional be different and be appropriately labeled to distinguish each group for greater clarity. For example, where each R¹ is different, they may be referred to, for example, as R^(1.1), R^(1.2), R^(1.3), R^(1.4), R^(1.5), R^(1.6), and R^(1.7), respectively, wherein the definition of R¹ is assumed by R^(1.1), R^(1.2), R^(1.3), R^(1.4), R^(1.5), R^(1.6), and R^(1.7). The variables used within a definition of R¹ and/or other variables that appear at multiple instances and are different may similarly be appropriately labeled to distinguish each group for greater clarity.

In an aspect is provided a compound having the formula:

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

L¹, R¹, and z1 are as described herein, including in aspects and embodiments.

R⁵ is independently hydrogen, —CX⁵ ₃, —CHX⁵ ₂, —CH₂X⁵, —CN, —OH, —COOH, —CONH₂, —OCX⁵ ₃, —OCHX⁵ ₂, —OCH₂X⁵, E, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. X⁵ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I.

E is as described herein.

In embodiments, R⁵ is independently hydrogen, —CX⁵ ₃, —CHX⁵ ₂, —CH₂X⁵, —CN, —OH, —COOH, —CONH₂, —OCX⁵ ₃, —OCHX⁵ ₂, —OCH₂X⁵, E, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently hydrogen, —CX⁵ ₃, —CHX⁵ ₂, —CH₂X⁵, —CN, —COOH, —CONH₂, E, unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, unsubstituted phenyl, or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl

In embodiments, R⁵ is independently hydrogen, —CX⁵ ₃, —CHX⁵ ₂, —CH₂X⁵, —OCX⁵ ₃, —OCH₂X⁵, —OCHX⁵ ₂, —CN, —OH, —COOH, —CONH₂, E, R⁶-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R⁶-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R⁶-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R⁶-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R⁶-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R⁶-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R⁵ is independently hydrogen, —CX⁵ ₃, —CHX⁵ ₂, —CH₂X⁵, —OCX⁵ ₃, —OCH₂X⁵, —OCHX⁵ ₂, —CN, —OH, —COOH, —CONH₂, E, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently hydrogen. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently E.

R⁶ is independently oxo, halogen, —CX⁶ ₃, —CHX⁶ ₂, —CH₂X⁶, —OCX⁶ ₃, —OCH₂X⁶, —OCHX⁶ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃, R⁷-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R⁷-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R⁷-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R⁷-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R⁷-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R⁷-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R⁶ is independently oxo, halogen, —CX⁶ ₃, —CHX⁶ ₂, —CH₂X⁶, —OCX⁶ ₃, —OCH₂X⁶, —OCHX⁶ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). X⁶ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R⁶ is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R⁶ is independently unsubstituted ethyl. In embodiments, R⁶ is independently unsubstituted phenyl.

R⁷ is independently oxo, halogen, —CX⁷ ₃, —CHX⁷ ₂, —CH₂X⁷, —OCX⁷ ₃, —OCH₂X⁷, —OCHX⁷ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃, R⁸-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), R⁸-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), R⁸-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), R⁸-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), R⁸-substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or R⁸-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). In embodiments, R⁷ is independently oxo, halogen, —CX⁷ ₃, —CHX⁷ ₂, —CH₂X⁷, —OCX⁷ ₃, —OCH₂X⁷, —OCHX⁷ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O) NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). X⁷ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R⁷ is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R⁷ is independently unsubstituted ethyl.

R⁸ is independently oxo, halogen, —CX⁸ ₃, —CHX⁸ ₂, —CH₂X⁸, —OCX⁸ ₃, —OCH₂X⁸, —OCHX⁸ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC═(O)NHNH₂, —NHC═(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC═(O)H, —NHC(O)—OH, —NHOH, —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), unsubstituted heteroalkyl (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), unsubstituted cycloalkyl (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), unsubstituted aryl (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or unsubstituted heteroaryl (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). X⁸ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I. In embodiments, R⁸ is independently unsubstituted methyl. In embodiments, R⁸ is independently unsubstituted ethyl.

In embodiments, R⁵ is independently —CN. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted isopropyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently —OCH₃. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted cyclohexyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted phenyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently —CF₃. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently —OCF₃. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently —OCHF₂. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently —OCH₂F. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted cyclopropyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted cyclobutyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted cyclopentyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted sec-butyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted 2-butyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently —CH(CH₃)(CH₂CH₃). In embodiments, R⁵ is independently —CH₂CF₃. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently —CH₂CX⁵ ₃. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently —CH(CH₃)(OCH₃). In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted butyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted n-butyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted n-pentyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted n-hexyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted n-heptyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted n-octyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted 1-pentyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted 1-hexyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted 1-heptyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently unsubstituted 1-octyl. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently —Br. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently —CH₃. In embodiments, R⁵ is independently —OCH(CH₃)₂.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R² and R⁴ are as described herein. The symbol z3 is an integer from 0 to 8. In embodiments, z3 is 0. In embodiments, z3 is 1. In embodiments, z3 is 2. In embodiments, z3 is 3. In embodiments, z3 is 4. In embodiments, z3 is 5. In embodiments, z3 is 6. In embodiments, z3 is 7. In embodiments, z3 is 8.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R⁴ is as described herein.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

wherein R⁴ is as described herein.

In embodiments, the compound has the formula:

In embodiments, compounds are referred to as followed: two letters, dash, one-digit number, dash, two-digit number. Compounds can alternatively be referred to with or without dashes (e.g. CC-1-44 or CC 1-44 or CC1-44).

III. Pharmaceutical Compositions

In an aspect is provided a pharmaceutical composition including a compound described herein and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

In embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition includes an effective amount of the compound. In embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition includes a therapeutically effective amount of the compound. In embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition includes a second agent (e.g., an anti-cancer agent). In embodiments of the pharmaceutical compositions, the pharmaceutical composition includes a second agent in a therapeutically effective amount.

The pharmaceutical compositions may include optical isomers, diastereomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the modulators disclosed herein. The compound included in the pharmaceutical composition may be covalently attached to a carrier moiety. Alternatively, the compound included in the pharmaceutical composition is not covalently linked to a carrier moiety.

IV. Methods for Treating Diseases

In an aspect is provided a method for treating cancer, the method including administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound described herein. In embodiments, the compound is included in a therapeutically effective amount.

In embodiments, the cancer is renal cell carcinoma. In embodiments, the cancer is follicular lymphoma. In embodiments, the cancer is glioblastoma. In embodiments, the cancer is colorectal cancer. In embodiments, the cancer is endometrial cancer. In embodiments, the cancer is lung cancer. In embodiments, the cancer is pancreatic cancer. In embodiments, the cancer is melanoma. In embodiments, the cancer is breast cancer. In embodiments, the cancer is acute myeloid leukemia. In embodiments, the cancer is endometrial cancer. In embodiments, the cancer is non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In embodiments, the cancer is mantle cell lymphoma. In embodiments, the method includes immunomodulation. In embodiments, the method includes cancer immunotherapy.

In an aspect is provided a method for treating a neurodegenerative disease, the method including administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound described herein. In embodiments, the compound is included in a therapeutically effective amount. In embodiments, a method of treating nerve damage, the method including administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound described herein. In embodiments, a method of treating a traumatic brain injury, the method including administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound described herein. In embodiments, a method of treating a spinal cord injury, the method including administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound described herein. In embodiments, a method of treating stroke, the method including administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound described herein. In embodiments, the neurodegenerative disease is Huntington Disease, Alzheimer Disease, or Parkinson's Disease.

In an aspect is provided a method for treating a metabolic disease, the method including administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound described herein. In embodiments, the compound is included in a therapeutically effective amount. In embodiments, the metabolic disease is diabetes. In embodiments, the metabolic disease is type 2 diabetes.

In an aspect is provided a method for treating an autoimmune disease, the method including administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound described herein. In embodiments, the compound is included in a therapeutically effective amount. In embodiments, the autoimmune disease is systemic lupus erythematosus.

In an aspect is provided a method for treating a brain disorder, the method including administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound described herein. In embodiments, the compound is included in a therapeutically effective amount. In embodiments, the brain disorder is epilepsy. In embodiments, the brain disorder is generalized epilepsy. In embodiments, the brain disorder is focal epilepsy. In embodiments, the brain disorder is autism spectrum disorder. In embodiments, the brain disorder is Asperger's syndrome. In embodiments, the brain disorder is pervasive developmental disorder. In embodiments, the brain disorder is autistic disorder. In embodiments, the brain disorder is childhood disintegrative disorder.

In an aspect is provided a method for treating a lysomal storage disorder, the method including administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound described herein. In embodiments, the compound is included in a therapeutically effective amount. In embodiments, the lysomal storage disorder is Fabry disease. In embodiments, the lysomal storage disorder is Gaucher disease. In embodiments, the lysomal storage disorder is glycogenosis. In embodiments, the lysomal storage disorder is GM1 gangliosidosis. In embodiments, the lysomal storage disorder is mucopolysaccharidosis.

The compounds of the invention (i.e. compounds described herein, including in embodiments, examples, figures, tables) can be administered alone or can be coadministered to the patient. Coadministration is meant to include simultaneous or sequential administration of the compounds individually or in combination (more than one compound). Thus, the preparations can also be combined, when desired, with other active substances (e.g. to reduce metabolic degradation or anti-cancer agents).

V. Methods of Modulating Activity

In an aspect is provided a method of reducing the level of activity of mTORC1 (e.g., reducing relative to a control), the method including contacting the mTORC1 with a compound described herein. In embodiments, the method includes contacting LAMTOR5 (e.g., SEQ ID NO:1).

In an aspect is provided a method of reducing the level of activity of a LAMTOR protein (e.g., reducing relative to a control), the method including contacting the LAMTOR protein with a compound described herein. In embodiments, the LAMTOR protein is LAMTOR5. In embodiments, the LAMTOR protein is human LAMTOR5.

In embodiments, the method includes inhibiting (e.g., reducing) the interaction of the Rag Guanosine Triphosphatases (GTPases) complex with the Ragulator complex. In embodiments, the method includes inhibiting (e.g., reducing) localization of mTORC1 to a lysosome (e.g., LAMP2-positive lysosome). In embodiments, the method includes inhibiting (e.g., reducing) interaction between the LAMTOR and the Ragulator complex (e.g., following amino acid stimulation of LAMTOR and Ragulator complex interaction). In embodiments, the method includes inhibiting the Guanine nucleotide exchange activity of LAMTOR (e.g., LAMTOR5). In embodiments, the method includes reducing the GTPase activity of RagA, RagB, RagC, or RagD. In embodiments, the method includes reducing the GTPase activity of the Ragulator complex. In embodiments, the method includes reducing the GTPase activity of a RagA/B dimer. In embodiments, the method includes reducing the GTPase activity of a RagC/D dimer. In embodiments, the method includes reducing the GTPase activity of a RagA/B-RagC/D heterodimeric GTPase. In embodiments, the method includes reducing the activity (e.g., GTPase activity) of a LAMTOR-Rag assembly (e.g., LAMTOR5-Rag assembly or the Ragulator complex).

In embodiments, the method includes reducing the activity of mTORC1 more than reducing the activity of mTORC2 (e.g., at least 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000, 10000, 100000, 1000000-fold more). In embodiments, the method includes reducing the activity of mTORC1 more than reducing the activity of mTORC2 (e.g., about 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000, 10000, 100000, 1000000-fold more). In embodiments, the method includes reducing the activity of mTORC1 more than reducing the activity of mTORC2 (e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000, 10000, 100000, 1000000-fold more).

In embodiments, the method includes reducing (e.g., reduced relative to a control) mTORC1 signaling by preventing mTORC1 localization to the lysosome. In embodiments, the method includes modulating (e.g., preventing the formation) of the Ragulator complex (e.g., Lamtor-Rag scaffold as described herein). In embodiments, the method includes reducing (e.g., reduced relative to a control) mTORC1 signaling by causing an accumulation of Ragulator complex in the lysosome. In embodiments, the method includes preventing the activation of the Ragulator complex (e.g., the Lamtor-Rag scaffold). In embodiments, the method includes preventing the binding of mTORC1 to the Ragulator complex. In embodiments, the method includes preventing the formation of the Ragulator complex. Additional insight into the Ragulator complex may be found in, for example, in Science. 2017 Oct. 20; 358(6361):377-381 and Cell. 2010; 141(2):290-303. PMCID: 3024592, each of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

VI. LAMTOR5 Protein

In an aspect is provided a LAMTOR5 protein covalently bonded to a compound described herein, which may be referred to herein as a LAMTOR5 protein-compound complex. In embodiments, the LAMTOR5 protein is a human LAMTOR5 protein. In embodiments, human LAMTOR5 protein has the sequence SEQ ID NO: 1. In embodiments, the compound is an oligonucleotide (e.g., DNA, RNA, or siRNA), protein (e.g., antibody, anti-LAMTOR5 antibody), or compound (e.g., compound described herein). In embodiments, the compound is provided in a therapeutically effective amount. In embodiments, the compound contacts one or more amino acids corresponding C23 and C148 of SEQ ID NO: 1. In embodiments, the compound covalently binds an amino acid corresponding to C23 in SEQ ID NO: 1. In embodiments, the compound covalently binds an amino acid corresponding to C148 in SEQ ID NO:1. In embodiments, compound contacts an amino acid corresponding to C23 and C148 of SEQ ID NO: 1. In embodiments, the compound contacts an amino acid corresponding to C23 of SEQ ID NO: 1. In embodiments, the compound contacts an amino acids corresponding to C148 of SEQ ID NO: 1.

In embodiments, the compound (e.g., the compound as described herein) is bonded to a cysteine residue of the LAMTOR5 protein. In embodiments, the compound is covalently bonded to a cysteine residue of the LAMTOR5 protein. In embodiments, the compound is reversibly covalently bonded to a cysteine residue of the LAMTOR5 protein. In embodiments, the compound is irreversibly covalently bonded to a cysteine residue of the LAMTOR5 protein. In embodiments, the compound is covalently bonded to a cysteine corresponding to C23 of human LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO: 1). In embodiments, the compound is irreversibly covalently bonded a cysteine corresponding to C23 of human LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO: 1). In embodiments, the compound is covalently bonded to a cysteine corresponding to C148 of human LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO: 1). In embodiments, the compound is irreversibly covalently bonded a cysteine corresponding to C148 of human LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO:1).

In an embodiment, human LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO: 1) is covalently bonded (e.g., reversibly or irreversibly) to a portion of a compound described herein.

In an aspect is provided a LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., human LAMTOR5 SEQ ID NO: 1) covalently bonded to a fragment (e.g., moiety, moiety of a fragment) of a compound described herein.

In embodiments, a LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., human LAMTOR5) is covalently bonded to a compound (e.g., compound described herein or a portion of a compound described herein). In embodiments, a LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., human LAMTOR5) is irreversibly covalently bonded to a compound (e.g., compound described herein or a portion of a compound described herein). In embodiments, the LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., human LAMTOR5) is reversibly covalently bonded to a compound (e.g., compound described herein or a portion of a compound described herein). In embodiments, the LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., human LAMTOR5) is covalently bonded to a portion of a compound (e.g., compound described herein). In embodiments, the LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., human LAMTOR5) is irreversibly covalently bonded to a portion of a compound described herein. In embodiments, the LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., human LAMTOR5) is reversibly covalently bonded to a portion of a compound described herein. In embodiments, the compound described herein is bonded to a cysteine residue (e.g., Cys23 of human LAMTOR5 or cysteine corresponding to Cys23 of human LAMTOR5) of the LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., human LAMTOR5). In embodiments, the portion of a compound described herein is bonded to a cysteine residue (e.g., Cys23 of SEQ ID NO: 1 or cysteine corresponding to Cys23 of SEQ ID NO: 1) of the LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., human LAMTOR5).

In embodiments, the LAMTOR5 protein covalently bonded to a compound described herein is the product of a reaction between the LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO: 1) and a compound described herein. It will be understood that the covalently bonded LAMTOR5 protein and compound described herein are the remnants of the reactant LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO: 1) and compound, wherein each reactant now participates in the covalent bond between the LAMTOR5 protein and or compound. In embodiments of the covalently bonded LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO: 1) and compound described herein, the remnant of the E substitutent is a linker including a covalent bond between the LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., SEQ ID NO: 1) and the remainder of the compound described herein. It will be understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art that when a LAMTOR5 protein is covalently bonded to a compound described herein, the compound described herein forms a remnant of the pre-reacted compound wherein a bond connects the remnant of the compound to the remnant of the LAMTOR5 protein (e.g., cysteine sulfur, sulfur of amino acid corresponding to C23 of human LAMTOR5, sulfur of C23 of human LAMTOR5 having the sequence SEQ ID NO: 1). In embodiments, the remnant of the E substituent is a linker selected from a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —CH₂NH—, substituted (e.g., substituted with a substituent group, a size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted alkylene (e.g., C₁-C₈, C₁-C₆, C₁-C₄, or C₁-C₂), substituted (e.g., substituted with a substituent group, a size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted heteroalkylene (e.g., 2 to 8 membered, 2 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 2 to 3 membered, or 4 to 5 membered), substituted (e.g., substituted with a substituent group, a size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted cycloalkylene (e.g., C₃-C₈, C₃-C₆, C₄-C₆, or C₅-C₆), substituted (e.g., substituted with a substituent group, a size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene (e.g., 3 to 8 membered, 3 to 6 membered, 4 to 6 membered, 4 to 5 membered, or 5 to 6 membered), substituted (e.g., substituted with a substituent group, a size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted arylene (e.g., C₆-C₁₀ or phenyl), or substituted (e.g., substituted with a substituent group, a size-limited substituent group, or lower substituent group) or unsubstituted heteroarylene (e.g., 5 to 10 membered, 5 to 9 membered, or 5 to 6 membered). As a non-limiting example, the LAMTOR5 protein covalently bonded to a compound may have the formula:

wherein S is the sulfur of a LAMTOR5 protein cysteine (e.g., corresponding to C23 of human LAMTOR5 (e.g., SEQ ID NO: 1)), which is bonded to the remainder of the LAMTOR5 protein and wherein R¹, L¹, and z1 are as described herein. As a non-limiting example, the LAMTOR5 protein covalently bonded to a compound may have the formula:

wherein S is the sulfur of a LAMTOR5 protein cysteine (e.g., corresponding to C23 of human LAMTOR5 (e.g., SEQ ID NO: 1)), which is bonded to the remainder of the LAMTOR5 protein and wherein R¹, R¹⁶, R¹⁷, R¹⁸ L¹, and z1 are as described herein. As a non-limiting example, the LAMTOR5 protein covalently bonded to a compound may have the formula:

wherein S is the sulfur of a LAMTOR5 protein cysteine (e.g., corresponding to C23 of human LAMTOR5 (e.g., SEQ ID NO: 1)), which is bonded to the remainder of the LAMTOR5 protein and wherein R¹, R¹⁶, R¹⁷, R¹⁸ L¹, and z1 are as described herein.

As a non-limiting example, the LAMTOR5 protein covalently bonded to a compound may have the formula:

wherein S is the sulfur of a LAMTOR5 protein cysteine (e.g., corresponding to C23 of human LAMTOR5 (e.g., SEQ ID NO: 1)), which is bonded to the remainder of the LAMTOR5 protein.

VII. Embodiments Embodiments S1

A compound having the formula:

-   -   wherein,     -   L¹ is independently a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—,         —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or         unsubstituted alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted         heteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene,         substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted or         unsubstituted arylene, or substituted or unsubstituted         heteroarylene;     -   R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —OCX¹ ₃,         —OCH₂X¹, —OCHX¹ ₂, —CN, —SO_(n1)R^(1D), —SO_(v1)NR^(1A)R^(1B),         —NHC(O)NR^(1A)R^(1B), —N(O)_(m1), —NR^(1A)R^(1B), —C(O)R^(1C),         —C(O)—OR^(1C), —C(O)NR^(1A)R^(1B), —OR^(1D), —NR^(1A)SO₂R^(1D),         —NR^(1A)C(O)R^(1C), —NR^(1A)C(O)OR^(1C), —NR^(1A)OR^(1C),         substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;         two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents may optionally be joined to         form a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;     -   E is an electrophilic moiety;     -   Each R^(1A), R^(1B), R^(1C), and R^(1D) is independently         hydrogen, —CX₃, —CHX₂, —CH₂X, —CN, —OH, —COOH, —CONH₂,         substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;         R^(1A) and R^(1B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom         may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted         heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;     -   each X and X¹ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I;     -   n1 is independently an integer from 0 to 4;     -   m1 and v1 are independently 1 or 2; and     -   z1 is independently an integer from 0 to 6.

Embodiments S2

The compound of embodiment S1, having the formula:

Embodiments S3

The compound of embodiment S1, having the formula:

Embodiments S4

The compound of embodiment S1, having the formula:

Embodiments S5

The compound of embodiment S1, having the formula:

Embodiments S6

The compound of embodiment Si, having the formula:

Embodiments S7

The compound of embodiment Si, having the formula:

Embodiments S8

The compound of one of embodiments S1 to S7, wherein E is

-   -   wherein R¹⁶ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX¹⁶ ₃, —CHX¹⁶         ₂, —CH₂X¹⁶, —CN, —SO_(n16)R^(16A), —SO_(v16)NR^(16A)R^(16B),         —NHNR^(16A)R^(16B), —ONR^(16A)R^(16B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(16A)R^(16B),         —NHC(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B), —N(O)_(m16), —NR^(16A)R^(16B),         —C(O)R^(16A), —C(O)—OR^(16A), —C(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B), —OR^(16A),         —NR^(16A)SO₂R^(16B), —NR^(16A)C(O)R^(16B),         —NR^(16A)C(O)OR^(16B), —NR^(16A)OR^(16B), —OCX¹⁶ ₃,         —OCHX¹⁶ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁶, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted         or unsubstituted heteroaryl;     -   R¹⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁷ ₃, —CHX¹⁷ ₂,         —CH₂X¹⁷,         —CN, —SO_(n17)R^(17A), —SO_(v17)NR^(17A)R^(17B),         —NHNR^(17A)R^(17B), —ONR^(17A)R^(17B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(17A)R^(17B),         —NHC(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B), —N(O)_(m17), —NR^(17A)R^(17B),         —C(O)R^(17A), —C(O)—OR^(17A), —C(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B), —OR^(17A),         —NR^(17A)SO₂R^(17B), —NR^(17A)C(O)R^(17B),         —NR^(17A)C(O)OR^(17B), —NR^(17A)OR^(17B), —OCX¹⁷ ₃, —OCHX¹⁷ ₂,         —OCH₂X¹⁷, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted         heteroaryl;     -   R¹⁸ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁸ ₃, —CHX¹⁸ ₂,         —CH₂X¹⁸,         —CN, —SO_(n18)R^(18A), —SO_(v18)NR^(18A)R^(18B),         —NHNR^(18A)R^(18B), —ONR^(18A)R^(18B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(18A)R^(18B),         —NHC(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B), —N(O)_(m18), —NR^(18A)R^(18B),         —C(O)R^(18A), —C(O)—OR^(18A), —C(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B), —OR^(18A),         —NR^(18A)SO₂R^(18B), —NR^(18A)C(O)R^(18B),         —NR^(18A)C(O)OR^(18B), —NR^(18A)OR^(18B), —OCX¹⁸ ₃,         —OCHX¹⁸ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁸, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted         or unsubstituted heteroaryl;     -   R¹⁹ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁹ ₃, —CHX¹⁹ ₂,         —CH₂X¹⁹,         —CN, —SO_(n19)R^(19A), —SO_(v19)NR^(19A)R^(19B),         —NHNR^(19A)R^(19B), —ONR^(19A)R^(19B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(19A)R^(19B),         —NHC(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B), —N(O)_(m19), —NR^(19A)R^(19B),         —C(O)R^(19A), —C(O)—OR^(19A), —C(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B), —OR^(19A),         —NR^(19A)SO₂R^(19B), —NR^(19A)C(O)R^(19B),         —NR^(19A)C(O)OR^(19B), —NR^(19A)OR^(19B), —OCX¹⁹ ₃,         —OCHX¹⁹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁹, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted         or unsubstituted heteroaryl;     -   R^(16A), R^(16B), R^(17A), R^(17B), R^(18A), R^(18B), R^(19A),         and R^(19B) are independently         hydrogen, —CX₃, CHX₂, —CH₂X, —CN, —OH, —COOH, —CONH₂,         substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;         R^(16A) and R^(16B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen         atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or         unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted         heteroaryl; R^(17A) and R^(17B) substituents bonded to the same         nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or         unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted         heteroaryl; R^(18A) and R^(18B) substituents bonded to the same         nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or         unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted         heteroaryl; R^(19A) and R^(19B) substituents bonded to the same         nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or         unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted         heteroaryl;     -   each X, X¹⁶, X¹⁷, X¹⁸ and X¹⁹ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or         —I;     -   n16, n17, n18, and n19 are independently an integer from 0 to 4;         and     -   m16, m17, m18, m19, v16, v17, v18, and v19 are independently 1         or 2.

Embodiments S9

The compound of one of embodiments S1 to S7, wherein E is

Embodiments S10

The compound of one of embodiments S1 to S9, wherein L¹ is a bond.

Embodiments S11

The compound of one of embodiments S1 to S9, wherein L¹ is —OCH₂—.

Embodiments S12

The compound of one of embodiments S1 to S9, wherein L¹ is —NHC(O)—.

Embodiments S13

The compound of one of embodiments S1 to S9, wherein L¹ is —S—.

Embodiments S14

The compound of one of embodiments S1 to S9, wherein L¹ is —O—.

Embodiments S15

The compound of one of embodiments S1 to S14, wherein R¹ is independently

halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂,

—NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; two adjacent R¹ substituents may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

Embodiments S16

The compound of one of embodiments S1 to S14, wherein R¹ is independently

halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl.

Embodiments S17

The compound of one of embodiments S1 to S14, wherein R¹ is independently

halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹², —CH₂X¹, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹², —OCH₂X¹, unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, unsubstituted phenyl, or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl.

Embodiments S18

The compound of one of embodiments S1 to S14, wherein R¹ is independently halogen, —CF₃, —OH, —SH, —NHC(O)CH₃, —OCH₃, —SCH₃,

Embodiments S19

The compound of one of embodiments S1 to S18, wherein z1 is 2.

Embodiments S20

The compound of one of embodiments S1 to S18, wherein z1 is 1.

Embodiments S21

The compound of one of embodiments S1 to S18, wherein z1 is 0.

Embodiments S22

A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of one of embodiments S1 to S21 and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

Embodiments S23

A method of reducing the level of activity of mTORC1, said method comprising contacting the mTORC1 with a compound of one of embodiments S1 to 521.

Embodiments S24

A method for treating cancer, said method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of one of embodiments S1 to S21.

Embodiments S25

The method of embodiment S24, wherein said cancer is renal cell carcinoma, follicular lymphoma, glioblastoma, colorectal cancer, endometrial, or lung cancer.

Embodiments S26

A method for treating a neurodegenerative disease, said method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of one of embodiments S1 to 521.

Embodiments S27

The method of embodiment S26, wherein said neurodegenerative disease is Huntington Disease, Alzheimer Disease, or Parkinson's Disease.

Embodiments S28

A method for treating a metabolic disease, said method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of one of embodiments S1 to S21.

Embodiments S29

The method of embodiment S28, wherein said metabolic disease is type 2 diabetes.

Embodiments S30

A LAMTOR5 protein covalently bonded to a compound of one of embodiments S1 to S21.

Embodiments S31

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment S30, wherein the compound is covalently bonded to a cysteine residue of the protein.

Embodiments S32

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment S30, wherein the compound is irreversibly covalently bonded to a cysteine residue of the protein.

Embodiments S33

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment S30, wherein the compound is covalently bonded to a cysteine corresponding to C23 of human LAMTOR5 protein.

Embodiments S34

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment S30, wherein the compound is irreversibly covalently bonded a cysteine corresponding to C23 of human LAMTOR5 protein.

Embodiments S35

A LAMTOR5 protein covalently bonded to a fragment of a compound of one of embodiments S1 to 521.

Embodiment Q1

A compound having the formula:

-   -   wherein,     -   L¹ is independently a         bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—,         —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted         alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene,         substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene, substituted or         unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted         arylene, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene;     -   R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —OCX¹ ₃,         —OCH₂X¹, —OCHX¹ ₂, —CN, —SO_(n1)R^(1D), —SO_(v1)NR^(1A)R^(1B),         —NHC(O)NR^(1A)R^(1B), —N(O)_(m1), —NR^(1A)R^(1B), —C(O)R^(1C),         —C(O)—OR^(1C), —C(O)NR^(1A)R^(1B), —OR^(1D), —NR^(1A)SO₂R^(1D),         —NR^(1A)C(O)R^(1C), —NR^(1A)C(O)OR^(1C), —NR^(1A)OR^(1C),         substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;         two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents may optionally be joined to         form a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;     -   E is an electrophilic moiety;     -   Each R^(1A), R^(1B), R^(1C), and R^(1D) is independently         hydrogen, —CX₃, —CHX₂, —CH₂X, —CN, —OH, —COOH, —CONH₂,         substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;         R^(1A) and R^(1B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom         may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted         heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;     -   each X and X¹ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I;     -   n1 is independently an integer from 0 to 4;     -   m1 and v1 are independently 1 or 2; and     -   z1 is independently an integer from 0 to 6.

Embodiment Q2

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q3

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q4

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q5

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q6

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q7

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q8

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q9

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q10

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q11

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q12

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q13

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q14

The compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q13, wherein E is

-   -   wherein R¹⁶ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX¹⁶ ₃, —CHX¹⁶         ₂, —CH₂X¹⁶, —CN, —SO_(n1)6R^(16A), —SO_(v16)NR^(16A)R^(16B),         —NHNR^(16A)R^(16B), —ONR^(16A)R^(16B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(16A)R^(16B),         —NHC(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B), —N(O)_(m16), —NR^(16A)R^(16B),         —C(O)R^(16A), —C(O)—OR^(16A), —C(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B), —OR^(16A),         —NR^(16A)SO₂R^(16B), —NR^(16A)C(O)R^(16B),         —NR^(16A)C(O)OR^(16B), —NR^(16A)OR^(16B), —OCX¹⁶ ₃,         —OCHX¹⁶ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁶, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted         or unsubstituted heteroaryl;     -   R¹⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁷ ₃, —CHX¹⁷ ₂,         —CH₂X¹⁷,         —CN, —SO_(n17)R^(17A), —SO_(v17)NR^(17A)R^(17B),         —NHNR^(17A)R^(17B), —ONR^(17A)R^(17B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(17A)R^(17B),         —NHC(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B), —N(O)_(m17), —NR^(17A)R^(17B),         —C(O)R^(17A), —C(O)—OR^(17A), —C(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B), —OR^(17A),         —NR^(17A)SO₂R^(17B), —NR^(17A)C(O)R^(17B),         —NR^(17A)C(O)OR^(17B), —NR^(17A)OR^(17B), —OCX¹⁷ ₃,         —OCHX¹⁷ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁷, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted         or unsubstituted heteroaryl;     -   R¹⁸ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁸ ₃, —CHX¹⁸ ₂,         —CH₂X¹⁸,         —CN, —SO_(n18)R^(18A), —SO_(v18)NR^(18A)R^(18B),         —NHNR^(18A)R^(18B), —ONR^(18A)R^(18B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(18A)R^(18B),         —NHC(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B), —N(O)_(m18), —NR^(18A)R^(18B),         —C(O)R^(18A), —C(O)—OR^(18A), —C(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B), —OR^(18A),         —NR^(18A)SO₂R^(18B), —NR^(18A)C(O)R^(18B),         —NR^(18A)C(O)OR^(18B), —NR^(18A)OR^(18B), —OCX¹⁸ ₃,         —OCHX¹⁸ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁸, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted         or unsubstituted heteroaryl;     -   R¹⁹ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁹ ₃, —CHX¹⁹ ₂,         —CH₂X¹⁹,         —CN, —SO_(n19)R^(19A), —SO_(v19)NR^(19A)R^(19B),         —NHNR^(19A)R^(19B), —ONR^(19A)R^(19B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(19A)R^(19B),         —NHC(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B), —N(O)_(m19), —NR^(19A)R^(19B),         —C(O)R^(19A), —C(O)—OR^(19A), —C(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B), —OR^(19A),         —NR^(19A)SO₂R^(19B), —NR^(19A)C(O)R^(19B),         —NR^(19A)C(O)OR^(19B), —NR^(19A)OR^(19B), —OCX¹⁹ ₃,         —OCHX¹⁹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁹, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted         or unsubstituted heteroaryl;     -   R^(16A), R^(16B), R^(17A), R^(17B), R^(18A), R^(18B), R^(19A),         and R^(19B) are independently         hydrogen, —CX₃, CHX₂, —CH₂X, —CN, —OH, —COOH, —CONH₂,         substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;         R^(16A) and R^(16B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen         atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or         unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted         heteroaryl; R^(17A) and R^(17B) substituents bonded to the same         nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or         unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted         heteroaryl; R^(18A) and R^(18B) substituents bonded to the same         nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or         unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted         heteroaryl; R^(19A) and R^(19B) substituents bonded to the same         nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or         unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted         heteroaryl;     -   each X, X¹⁶, X¹⁷, X¹⁸ and X¹⁹ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or         —I;     -   n16, n17, n18, and n19 are independently an integer from 0 to 4;         and     -   m16, m17, m18, m19, v16, v17, v18, and v19 are independently 1         or 2.

Embodiment Q15

The compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q13, wherein E is

Embodiment Q16

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q17

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q18

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q19

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q20

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q21

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q22

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q23

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q24

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q25

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q26

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q27

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q28

The compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q27, wherein L¹ is a bond.

Embodiment Q29

The compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q27, wherein L¹ is —OCH₂—.

Embodiment Q30

The compound of one of embodiment Rs Q1 to Q27, wherein L¹ is —NHC(O)—.

Embodiment Q31

The compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q27, wherein L¹ is —S—.

Embodiment Q32

The compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q27, wherein L¹ is —O—.

Embodiment Q33

The compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q32, wherein R¹ is independently

halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂,

—NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; two adjacent R¹ substituents may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

Embodiment Q34

The compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q32, wherein R¹ is independently

halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl.

Embodiment Q35

The compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q32, wherein R¹ is independently

halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹², —OCH₂X¹, unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, unsubstituted phenyl, or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl.

Embodiment Q36

The compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q32, wherein R¹ is independently halogen, —CF₃, —OH, —SH, —NHC(O)CH₃, —OCH₃, —SCH₃,

Embodiment Q37

The compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q32, wherein -L¹-R¹ is independently —OCH₃.

Embodiment Q38

The compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q32, wherein -L¹-R¹ is independently

Embodiment Q39

The compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q38, wherein z1 is 2.

Embodiment Q40

The compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q38, wherein z1 is 1.

Embodiment Q41

The compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q38, wherein z1 is 0.

Embodiment Q42

The compound of embodiment Q41, wherein the compound is not

Embodiment Q43

The compound of embodiment Q41, wherein the compound is not

Embodiment Q44

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q45

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q46

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q47

The compound of embodiment Q1, having the formula:

Embodiment Q48

A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q47 and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

Embodiment Q49

A method of reducing the level of activity of mTORC1, said method comprising contacting the mTORC1 with a compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q47.

Embodiment Q50

A method for treating cancer, said method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q47.

Embodiment Q51

The method of embodiment Q50, wherein said cancer is renal cell carcinoma, follicular lymphoma, glioblastoma, colorectal cancer, endometrial, or lung cancer.

Embodiment Q52

A method for treating a neurodegenerative disease, said method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q47.

Embodiment Q53

The method of embodiment Q52, wherein said neurodegenerative disease is Huntington Disease, Alzheimer Disease, or Parkinson's Disease.

Embodiment Q54

A method for treating a metabolic disease, said method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q47.

Embodiment Q55

The method of embodiment Q54, wherein said metabolic disease is type 2 diabetes.

Embodiment Q56

A LAMTOR5 protein covalently bonded to a compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q15 and Q28 to Q46.

Embodiment Q57

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment Q56, wherein the compound is covalently bonded to a cysteine residue of the protein.

Embodiment Q58

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment Q56, wherein the compound is irreversibly covalently bonded to a cysteine residue of the protein.

Embodiment Q59

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment Q56, wherein the compound is covalently bonded to a cysteine corresponding to C23 of human LAMTOR5 protein.

Embodiment Q60

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment Q56, wherein the compound is irreversibly covalently bonded to a cysteine corresponding to C23 of human LAMTOR5 protein.

Embodiment Q61

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment Q56, wherein the compound is covalently bonded to a cysteine corresponding to C148 of human LAMTOR5 protein.

Embodiment Q62

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment Q56, wherein the compound is irreversibly covalently bonded to a cysteine corresponding to C148 of human LAMTOR5 protein.

Embodiment Q63

A LAMTOR5 protein covalently bonded to a fragment of a compound of one of embodiments Q1 to Q15 and Q28 to Q46.

Embodiment Q62

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment Q56, wherein the compound is irreversibly covalently bonded to a cysteine corresponding to C148 of human LAMTOR5 protein.

Embodiment P1

A compound having the formula:

wherein, L¹ is independently a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted arylene, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene; R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCH₂X¹, —OCHX¹ ₂, —CN, —SO_(n1)R^(1D), —SO_(v1)NR^(1A)R^(1B), —NHC(O)NR^(1A)R^(1B), —N(O)_(m1), —NR^(1A)R^(1B), —C(O)R^(1C), —C(O)—OR^(1C), —C(O)NR^(1A)R^(1B), —OR^(1D), —NR^(1A)SO₂R^(1D), —NR^(1A)C(O)R^(1C), —NR^(1A)C(O)OR^(1C), —NR^(1A)OR^(1C), substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; two adjacent -L¹-R¹ substituents may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; E is an electrophilic moiety; each R^(1A), R^(1B), R^(1C), and R^(1D) is independently hydrogen, —CX₃, —CHX₂, —CH₂X, —CN, —OH, —COOH, —CONH₂, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(1A) and R^(1B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; each X and X¹ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I; n1 is independently an integer from 0 to 4; m1 and v1 are independently 1 or 2; and z1 is independently an integer from 0 to 6.

Embodiment P2

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P3

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P4

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P5

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P6

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P7

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P8

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P9

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P10

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P11

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P12

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P13

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P14

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P13, wherein E is:

wherein R¹⁶ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX¹⁶ ₃, —CHX¹⁶ ₂, —CH₂X¹⁶, —CN, —SO_(n16)R^(16A), —SO_(v16)NR^(16A)R^(16B), —NHNR^(16A)R^(16B), —ONR^(16A)R^(16B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(16A)R^(16B), —NHC(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B), —N(O)_(m16), —NR^(16A)R^(16B), —C(O)R^(16A), —C(O)—OR^(16A), —C(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B), —OR^(16A), —NR^(16A)SO₂R^(16B), —NR^(16A)C(O)R^(16B), —NR^(16A)C(O)OR^(16B), —NR^(16A)OR^(16B), —OCX¹⁶ ₃, —OCHX¹⁶ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁶, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R¹⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁷ ₃, —CHX¹⁷ ₂, —CH₂X¹⁷, —CN, —SO_(n17)R^(17A), —SO_(v17)NR^(17A)R^(17B), —NHNR^(17A)R^(17B), —ONR^(17A)R^(17B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(17A)R^(17B), —NHC(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B), —N(O)_(m7), —NR^(17A)R^(17B), —C(O)R^(17A), —C(O)—OR^(17A), —C(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B), —OR^(17A), —NR^(17A)SO₂R^(17B), —NR^(17A)C(O)R^(17B), —NR^(17A)C(O)OR^(17B), —NR^(17A)OR^(17B), —OCX¹⁷ ₃, —OCHX¹⁷ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁷, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R¹⁸ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁸ ₃, —CHX¹⁸ ₂, —CH₂X¹⁸, —CN, —SO_(n18)R^(18A), —SO_(v)1NR^(18A)R^(18B), —NHNR^(18A)R^(18B), —ONR^(18A)R^(18B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(18A)R^(18B), —NHC(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B), —N(O)_(m18), —NR^(18A)R^(18B), —C(O)R^(18A), —C(O)—OR^(18A), —C(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B), —OR^(18A), —NR^(18A)SO₂R^(18B), —NR^(18A)C(O)R^(18B), —NR^(18A)C(O)OR^(18B), —NR^(18A)OR^(18B), —OCX¹⁸ ₃, —OCHX¹⁸ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁸, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R¹⁹ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁹ ₃, —CHX¹⁹ ₂, —CH₂X¹⁹, —CN, —SO_(n19)R¹ ₉R^(9A), —SO_(v19)NR^(19A)R^(19B), —NHNR^(19A)R^(19B), —ONR^(19A)R^(19B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(19A)R^(19B), —NHC(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B), —N(O)_(m19), —NR^(19A)R^(19B), —C(O)R^(19A), —C(O)—OR^(19A), —C(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B), —OR^(19A), —NR^(19A)SO₂R^(19B), —NR^(19A)C(O)R^(19B), —NR^(19A)C(O)OR^(19B), —NR^(19A)OR^(19B), —OCX¹⁹ ₃, —OCHX¹⁹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁹, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(16A), R^(16B), R^(17A), R^(17B), R^(18A), R^(18B), R^(19A), and R^(19B) are independently hydrogen, —CX₃, CHX₂, —CH₂X, —CN, —OH, —COOH, —CONH₂, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(16A) and R^(16B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(17A) and R^(17B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(18A) and R^(18B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R^(19A) and R^(19B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; each X, X¹⁶, X¹⁷, X¹⁸ and X¹⁹ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I; n16, n17, n18, and n19 are independently an integer from 0 to 4; and m16, m17, m18, m19, v16, v17, v18, and v19 are independently 1 or 2.

Embodiment P15

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P13, wherein E is

Embodiment P16

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P17

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P18

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P19

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P20

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P21

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P22

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P23

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P24

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P25

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P26

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P27

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P28

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P27, wherein L¹ is a bond.

Embodiment P29

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P27, wherein L¹ is —OCH₂—.

Embodiment P30

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P27, wherein L¹ is —NHC(O)—.

Embodiment P31

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P27, wherein L¹ is —S—.

Embodiment P32

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P27, wherein L¹ is —O—.

Embodiment P33

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P32, wherein R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; two adjacent R¹ substituents may optionally be joined to form a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

Embodiment P34

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P32, wherein R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl.

Embodiment P35

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P32, wherein R¹ is independently halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —OCX¹ ₃, —OCHX¹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹, unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, unsubstituted phenyl, or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl.

Embodiment P36

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P32, wherein R¹ is independently halogen, —CF₃, —OH, —SH, —NHC(O)CH₃, —OCH₃, —SCH₃,

Embodiment P37

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P32, wherein -L¹-R¹ is independently —OCH₃.

Embodiment P38

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P32, wherein -L¹-R¹ is independently

Embodiment P39

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P38, wherein z1 is 2.

Embodiment P40

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P38, wherein z1 is 1.

Embodiment P41

The compound of one of embodiments P1 to P38, wherein z1 is 0.

Embodiment P42

The compound of embodiment P41, wherein the compound is not

Embodiment P43

The compound of embodiment P41, wherein the compound is not

Embodiment P44

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P45

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P46

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P47

The compound of embodiment P1, having the formula:

Embodiment P48

A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of one of embodiments P1 to P47 and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

Embodiment P49

A method of reducing the level of activity of mTORC1, said method comprising contacting the mTORC1 with a compound of one of embodiments P1 to P47.

Embodiment P50

A method for treating cancer, said method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of one of embodiments P1 to P47.

Embodiment P51

The method of embodiment P50, wherein said cancer is renal cell carcinoma, follicular lymphoma, glioblastoma, colorectal cancer, endometrial, or lung cancer.

Embodiment P52

A method for treating a neurodegenerative disease, said method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of one of embodiments P1 to P47.

Embodiment P53

The method of embodiment P52, wherein said neurodegenerative disease is Huntington Disease, Alzheimer Disease, or Parkinson's Disease.

Embodiment P54

A method for treating a metabolic disease, said method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of one of embodiments P1 to P47.

Embodiment P55

The method of embodiment P54, wherein said metabolic disease is type 2 diabetes.

Embodiment P56

A LAMTOR5 protein covalently bonded to a compound of one of embodiments P1 to P15 and P28 to P46.

Embodiment P57

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment P56, wherein the compound is covalently bonded to a cysteine residue of the protein.

Embodiment P58

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment P56, wherein the compound is irreversibly covalently bonded to a cysteine residue of the protein.

Embodiment P59

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment P56, wherein the compound is covalently bonded to a cysteine corresponding to C23 of human LAMTOR5 protein.

Embodiment P60

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment P56, wherein the compound is irreversibly covalently bonded to a cysteine corresponding to C23 of human LAMTOR5 protein.

Embodiment P61

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment P56, wherein the compound is covalently bonded to a cysteine corresponding to C148 of human LAMTOR5 protein.

Embodiment P62

The LAMTOR5 protein of embodiment P56, wherein the compound is irreversibly covalently bonded to a cysteine corresponding to C148 of human LAMTOR5 protein.

Embodiment P63

A LAMTOR5 protein covalently bonded to a fragment of a compound of one of embodiments P1 to P15 and P28 to P46.

Embodiment 1

A compound having the formula:

-   -   wherein,     -   L¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene,         a bond, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—,         —NHC(O)NH—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, or substituted or unsubstituted         alkylene;     -   R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted aryl, halogen,         —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂, —CH₂X¹, —OH, —SH, substituted or unsubstituted         alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heterocycloalkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;

E is

-   -   wherein R¹⁶ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CX¹⁶ ₃, —CHX¹⁶         ₂, —CH₂X¹⁶, —CN, —SO_(n16)R^(16A), —SO_(v16)NR^(16A)R^(16B),         —NHNR^(16A)R^(16B), —ONR^(16A)R^(16B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(16A)R^(16B),         —NHC(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B), —N(O)_(m16), —NR^(16A)R^(16B),         —C(O)R^(16A), —C(O)—OR^(16A), —C(O)NR^(16A)R^(16B), —OR^(16A),         —NR^(16A)SO₂R^(16B), —NR^(16A)C(O)R^(16B),         —NR^(16A)C(O)OR^(16B), —NR^(16A)OR^(16B), —OCX¹⁶ ₃,         —OCHX¹⁶ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁶, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted         or unsubstituted heteroaryl;     -   R¹⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁷ ₃, —CHX¹⁷ ₂,         —CH₂X¹⁷,         —CN, —SO_(n17)R^(17A), —SO_(v17)NR^(17A)R^(17B),         —NHNR^(17A)R^(17B), —ONR^(17A)R^(17B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(17A)R^(17B),         —NHC(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B), —N(O)_(m17), —NR^(17A)R^(17B),         —C(O)R^(17A), —C(O)—OR^(17A), —C(O)NR^(17A)R^(17B), —OR^(17A),         —NR^(17A)SO₂R^(17B), —NR^(17A)C(O)R^(17B),         —NR^(17A)C(O)OR^(17B), —NR^(17A)OR^(17B)—OCX¹⁷ ₃,         —OCHX¹⁷ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁷, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted         or unsubstituted heteroaryl;     -   R¹⁸ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁸ ₃, —CHX¹⁸ ₂,         —CH₂X¹⁸,         —CN, —SO_(n18)R^(18A), —SO_(v18)NR^(18A)R^(18B),         —NHNR^(18A)R^(18B), —ONR^(18A)R^(18B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(18A)R^(18B),         —NHC(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B), —N(O)_(m18), —NR^(18A)R^(18B),         —C(O)R^(18A), —C(O)—OR^(18A), —C(O)NR^(18A)R^(18B), —OR^(18A),         —NR^(18A)SO₂R^(18B), —NR^(18A)C(O)R^(18B),         —NR^(18A)C(O)OR^(18B), —NR^(18A)OR^(18B), —OCX¹⁸ ₃,         —OCHX¹⁸ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁸, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted         or unsubstituted heteroaryl;     -   R¹⁹ is independently hydrogen, halogen, CX¹⁹ ₃, —CHX¹⁹ ₂,         —CH₂X¹⁹,         —CN, —SO_(n19)R^(19A), —SO_(v19)NR^(19A)R^(19B),         —NHNR^(19A)R^(19B), —ONR^(19A)R^(19B), —NHC(O)NHNR^(19A)R^(19B),         —NHC(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B), —N(O)_(m19), —NR^(19A)R^(19B),         —C(O)R^(19A), —C(O)—OR^(19A), —C(O)NR^(19A)R^(19B), —OR^(19A),         —NR^(19A)SO₂R^(19B), —NR^(19A)C(O)R^(19B),         —NR^(19A)C(O)OR^(19B), —NR^(19A)OR^(19B), —OCX¹⁹ ₃,         —OCHX¹⁹ ₂, —OCH₂X¹⁹, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted         or unsubstituted heteroaryl;     -   R^(16A), R^(16B), R^(17A), R^(17B), R^(18A), R^(18B), R^(19A),         and R^(19B) are independently         hydrogen, —CX₃, CHX₂, —CH₂X, —CN, —OH, —COOH, —CONH₂,         substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted         heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,         substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or         unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl;         R^(16A) and R^(16B) substituents bonded to the same nitrogen         atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or         unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted         heteroaryl; R^(17A) and R^(17B) substituents bonded to the same         nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or         unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted         heteroaryl; R^(18A) and R^(18B) substituents bonded to the same         nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or         unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted         heteroaryl; R^(19A) and R^(19B) substituents bonded to the same         nitrogen atom may optionally be joined to form a substituted or         unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted         heteroaryl;     -   each X, X¹, X¹⁶, X¹⁷, X¹⁸ and X¹⁹ is independently —F, —Cl, —Br,         or —I;     -   n16, n17, n18, and n19 are independently an integer from 0 to 4;         and     -   m16, m17, m18, m19, v16, v17, v18, and v19 are independently 1         or 2; and     -   z1 is independently an integer from 0 to 6.

Embodiment 2

The compound of embodiment 1, having the formula:

Embodiment 3

The compound of embodiment 1, having the formula:

Embodiment 4

The compound of embodiment 1, having the formula:

Embodiment 5

The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 4, wherein E is

Embodiment 6

The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 5, wherein L¹ is a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkylene.

Embodiment 7

The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 5, wherein L¹ is —OCH₂— or —O—.

Embodiment 8

The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 7, wherein R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

Embodiment 9

The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 7, wherein R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 6 membered heteroaryl.

Embodiment 10

The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 7, wherein R¹ is independently substituted or unsubstituted phenyl.

Embodiment 11

The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 7, wherein R¹ is independently halogen, —CF₃, —OH, —SH, —NHC(O)CH₃, —OCH₃, —SCH₃,

Embodiment 12

The compound of one of embodiments 1 to 11, wherein z1 is 0 or 1.

Embodiment 13

The compound of embodiment 1, having the formula:

Embodiment 14

The compound of embodiment 1, having the formula:

Embodiment 15

A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of one of embodiments 1 to 14 and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

Embodiment 16

A method for treating cancer, a neurodegenerative disease, or a metabolic disease, said method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of one of embodiments 1 to 14.

Embodiment 17

The method of embodiment 16, wherein said cancer is renal cell carcinoma, follicular lymphoma, glioblastoma, colorectal cancer, endometrial, or lung cancer.

Embodiment 18

The method of embodiment 16, wherein said neurodegenerative disease is Huntington Disease, Alzheimer Disease, or Parkinson's Disease.

Embodiment 19

The method of embodiment 16, wherein said metabolic disease is type 2 diabetes.

Embodiment 20

A LAMTOR5 protein covalently bonded to a compound of one of embodiments 1 to 14.

VIII. Examples

Growth, the process of mass accumulation that precedes cell division, is key to the function of all organisms, from yeast to humans. Aberrant growth enables the unbridled proliferation of cancer cells, and is emerging as a driver in a wide spectrum of pathological conditions, from diabetes to age-related cognitive decline (1, 22, 29). Thus, identifying novel treatments and drugs to precisely control growth programs inside the human body will significantly impact human health and society.

In every cell, growth is under the control of sophisticated ‘master regulators’, which sense the presence of external nutrients and hormones. A prominent example is the large protein kinase mechanistic Target of Rapamycin, mTOR (1, 22, 29). As part of a multiprotein complex known as as mTOR Complex 1 (mTORC1), mTOR drives the production of cellular building blocks such as proteins, lipids and nucleotides in response to amino acids, insulin and energy. At the same time, mTORC1 actively suppresses autophagy, a cellular ‘self-eat’ process that opposes growth (3, 8).

Overwhelming evidence indicates that aberrant mTORC1 activity underlies the growth advantage that many cancer types display over the surrounding healthy tissue (1, 13, 39). Moreover, recent work strongly suggests that chronic mTORC1 activation may compromise cellular housekeeping and accelerate proteotoxic stress in neurodegenerative diseases (1, 17, 29, 42). Thus, there is enormous interest in identifying and developing novel strategies to inhibit mTORC1 activity in the context of many human diseases.

Current therapeutic investigations in cancer and other mTORC1-related diseases focus on the naturally available allosteric inhibitor, rapamycin (44-46). This macrolide suppresses the kinase activity of mTORC1 by causing its dimerization to the small cytosolic protein FKBP12. Rapamycin is potent (Kd in the low nM range) and has a good bioavailability. However, rapamycin suffers from significant limitations that have so far hampered its effectiveness. Most importantly, this drug only blocks a subset of the many activities regulated by mTORC1. For instance, stimulation of protein synthesis by mTORC1 is largely resistant to rapamycin treatment (16, 34). Thus, a new class of ‘ATP-competitive’ compounds was recently developed. These drugs block the kinase activity of mTOR toward virtually all substrates (31, 34, 35). The higher potency and broader range of ATP-competitive mTOR inhibitors has led to promising results in cancer clinical trials (25, 26); however, these compounds are not devoid of limitations and significant side effects, including high toxicity and metabolic imbalance (1, 23, 40). Moreover, the bioavailability of some ATP competitive inhibitors is poorer than rapamycin. Thus, renewed efforts must be directed toward identifying new ways to block mTORC1 selectively and safely.

Recent findings on the mechanisms of mTORC1 by nutrients regulation have opened up novel avenues to control its activity in cells as well as in organisms. Amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids (collectively referred to as ‘nutrients’) activate mTORC1 with high potency and specificity by inducing its recruitment to the surface of a specific organelle, the lysosome (1, 2, 15, 24, 30). At the lysosome, mTORC1 acquires the ability to phosphorylate its substrates and promote growth and proliferation. Importantly, blocking nutrient inputs renders mTORC1 unresponsive to cancer-promoting signals that are relayed by various oncogenes (4, 11, 15). Thus, blocking key protein-protein interactions in the nutrient-mTORC1 axis represents a promising but still largely unexplored avenue for drug development in cancer and possibly other mTOR-related diseases.

Drugging protein-protein interaction is notoriously arduous and expensive. Current high-throughput approaches include yeast-two-hybrid (Y2H), which can detect PPIs in living cells. However, Y2H screens suffer from several limitations, including variability in the concentration, localization and stability of the genetically expressed protein reporters, as well as the fact that potentially effective compounds may not be able to cross the plasma membrane (18, 27). Another approach often used in cells is Forster resonance energy transfer (FRET). FRET assays require that the interacting proteins be tagged with donor and acceptor fluorophores according to an optimal geometry, which is not always attainable or may result in signals that have a small dynamic range (14, 27, 43). In vitro approaches are also severely limited for a variety of reasons. Enzyme-linked immunoadsorbent (ELISA)-based screens require antibodies that recognize the target multi-protein complex, making it unsuitable for the vast majority of protein-protein interactions (27). Fluorescence polarization (FP) is only applicable when the masses of the interacting proteins differ by a factor of 10 or higher. Finally, surface-plasmon resonance (SPR), although capable of providing kinetic information, suffers from low throughput and thus only enables the exploration of a very small chemical space (14, 27). Moreover, several of these techniques require expensive reagents, surface derivatization and special detectors.

Described herein is the development of a coupled platform to rapidly discover small-molecule modulators that target unique druggable hotspots to disrupt protein-protein interactions. The present approach overcomes many limitations of prior methods, and it does so with a simple, easily constructed platform that can be screened in a high throughput manner using inexpensive microscopes and readily available image analysis software. Through using this approach, a unique druggable hotspot that can be targeted with covalent ligands to disrupt the TORC1 complex and inhibit TORC1 signaling and lysosomal localization has been identified.

A major challenge in drug development is the identification of compounds that can disrupt the physical interaction between two proteins. Decades of technological development have yielded robust assays for inhibitors of enzymatic activities such as kinases, dehydrogenases, etc. (14, 19, 32). These assays are made possible by the ability of the target protein to convert the substrates or products of enzymatic reactions into chemiluminescent molecules that can be read in a high-throughput manner on microplates (14, 27). However, this type of readout cannot be used when the binding of two proteins to each other does not result in the conversion of a reactant into a product. Yet, protein-protein interactions (PPIs) are of fundamental importance in most biological processes, including signal transduction, genome replication and repair, and are prime targets for drug development. For example, current approaches to drug the mTORC1 kinase, a driver of human cancer, diabetes and neurodegeneration, rely on chemical inhibitors known as ‘rapalogues’, which target the kinase activity of mTORC1 (22, 29). Rapalogues suffer from major limitations, including inability to block several of mTORC1 substrates, along with significant off-target effects such as immunosuppression and disruption of glucose homeostasis (23, 40). We and others discovered recently that mTORC1 activation depends on physical interactions between two protein complexes known as the Rag Guanosine Triphosphatases (GTPases) and the Ragulator (22, 30, 36, 37). Breaking the interaction between these two protein complexes would lead to complete inactivation of the pathway and could therefore be a superior approach to rapalogues in clinical settings (22, 30, 36, 37), but currently there are no available small molecules that can interfere with Rag GTPase-Ragulator binding. Described herein are two main aspects of general utility. First, it will lead to the identification of novel drugs that modulate the mTORC1 pathway and therefore lead to therapeutics in multiple disease settings linked to aberrant mTORC1 activity. These include cancers in which activating mutations in the PI3K-mTORC1 pathway have been identified, such as renal cell carcinoma, follicular lymphoma, glioblastoma, along with colorectal, endometrial and lung cancer (9, 10, 13, 15). Additionally, as excessive mTORC1 activity is found in obese and insulin-resistant subjects, the compounds described here could find application in the context of type-2 diabetes (20, 28, 33). mTORC1 was shown to be hyperactive in autodomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and rapamycin has been considered as a potential therapeutic avenue. The mechanism of action of CC 1-44 and its derivatives makes this class of compounds well-suited for ADPKD. Furthermore, pharmacological mTORC1 inhibition is a promising avenue to activate autophagy in order to restore proteostasis and cellular quality control in the context of neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington, Alzheimer, Parkinson, fronto-temporal dementia (FTD) and spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) (8, 21, 38, 41, 42). The ability of CC 1-44 to activate autophagy both in cells and in mice with superior potency to rapamycin (FIGS. 7A-C) makes this compound and its derivatives especially attractive for these neurodegenerative disorders. Second, the technology described herein provides a rapid, robust, and inexpensive platform for drugging any PPI for drug discovery efforts through coupling Visual IP with screening of covalent ligands and isoTOP-ABPP-enabled target identification platforms.

Example 1. Identification of Inhibitor

To assay for mTORC1-inhibiting compounds, we in vitro-reconstituted the interaction between the Lamtor (a.k.a. Ragulator) and Rag GTPase protein complexes, which are essential for amino acid-driven mTORC1 recruitment (and thus activation) to the lysosome (24, 30, 36, 37). We sequentially coated agarose beads with RFP-tagged Ragulator and with GFP-tagged Rag GTPases, resulting in Rag binding to the beads via their interaction with Lamtor. This method, which we call ‘Visual co-immunoprecipitation’ (Visual-IP) is essentially a binding reaction at equilibrium, in which the interaction between the two binding partners can be easily scored as color overlap between the bead-bound, red-tagged Lamtor and the soluble, green-fluorescent Rag GTPases. Interaction between the two proteins results in red-green color overlap (‘yellow beads’), whereas when the interaction is disrupted, partial or complete dispersion of the green signal in the surrounding buffer is observed (‘red beads’) (FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B). This assay could easily be scaled up and implemented in 384-well plates, which were imaged with the aid of an automated fluorescence microscope (FIG. 1C).

We screened a fragment-based cysteine-reactive covalent ligand library using Visual IP to identify small-molecules that could disrupt the interactions of Lamtor and Rag proteins, towards developing a selective strategy to disrupt TORC1 recruitment to the lysosome (FIG. 2A). This library consisted of acrylamides and chloroacetamides that are known to be cysteine-reactive. We and others have previously shown that these reactive scaffolds can be tempered to confer selectivity for specific cysteines through appendage of appropriate R groups (6, 7, 12). Through this screen, we identified a hit—a cysteine-reactive acrylamide lead YP 1-44 (FIG. 2B). We confirmed that this hit disrupted the interaction between Lamtor and Ragulator complex, which is essential to recruit mTORC1 to the lysosomal surface (FIG. 2C) by microscopy methods showing that Rag B and Rag C no longer localized with Lamtor upon YP 1-44 treatment (FIG. 2D). We also showed that compounds that were negative in our screen, such as compound A25 and compound A26 did not disrupt Rag and Lamtor interactions (FIG. 2D and FIG. 2E). We further reproduced these findings showing that YP 1-44 was able to disrupt protein interactions and show that YP 1-44 at 10 μM displaces Rag and Lamtor interactions by ˜50% in a dose-responsive manner (FIG. 2F).

Small-Scale Compound Screens.

HEK293T cells were plated on 15 cm plates at 10 million cells per plate. 24 hours later, the cells were transfected using 500 μL OptiMEM transfection media, 60 μL polyethyleneimine (PEI, Sigma) and 10 μg total DNA. The transfection mix was incubated for 15 minutes and then added directly to the cell media. 48 hours later, the media was removed, and the cells were washed three times with PBS. The cells were scraped from the plate and collected in 10 mL PBS. The samples were centrifuged for 5 minutes at 1500 g at 4° C. The cell pellets were then resuspended in 1 mL Triton lysis buffer (1% Triton X-100, 130 mM NaCl, 2 mM EGTA, 2.5 mM MgCl₂, 25 mM HEPES, pH 7.4, 10% glycerol, protease inhibitor (Pierce)), and allowed to rotate at 4° C. for 20 minutes. The samples were then centrifuged at 13000 g for 2 minutes, and the supernatant was separated for immunoprecipitation. 50 μL of washed anti-FLAG affinity beads (Sigma) were added to the supernatant and the sample was rotated at 4° C. for 2 hours. After immunoprecipitation, the samples were washed twice in Triton lysis buffer, once in high salt (500 mM NaCl) lyso sucrose buffer, and once in normal salt lyso sucrose buffer (250 mM sucrose, 10 mM KCl, 2 mM EGTA, 2.5 mM MgCl₂, 25 mM HEPES, pH 7.4, 10% glycerol, protease inhibitor (Pierce)). Each wash consisted of rotating with the wash buffer for 5 minutes at 4° C. and subsequent centrifugation at 2000 g for 1 minute. For elution off FLAG beads, 3×-FLAG peptide in Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS) was added to the sample, [RL2] and the sample was allowed to rotate overnight at 4° C. The sample was then centrifuged at 3000 g for 3 minutes and the proteins used for subsequent experiments were present in the supernatant fraction. Samples were assembled with 10 μL bead suspension with bound protein 1, 15 μL cytosol preparation, 20 μL lyso sucrose buffer, and 3 μL FLAG elution of protein 2. Ragulator and Rags were incubated at room temperature for 15 minutes in the presence of 50 μM compound or an equivalent volume of DMSO. 20 μL of the sample was mounted onto a glass slide, and the coverslip was sealed with nail polish. Images were acquired on a Nikon Ti microscope equipped with Yokogawa spinning disk module at 488 nm and 561 nm excitation, using 10× or 40× air objectives.

Large-Scale Compound Screens, Protein Preparation/Immunoprecipitation.

HEK293F cells were grown in suspension to a density of 2 million cells per mL. For transfection of suspension cells, 1 mg total DNA was used per liter of cells. The DNA was heated to 70° C. and mixed with 3 mL polyethyleneimine (1 mg/mL PEI, Sigma) and Hybridoma Media (Gibco). The transfection mix was incubated for 20 minutes and then added directly to the cell suspension. 72 hours later, the cells were pelleted and collected by centrifugation at 1500 g at 4° C. for 15 minutes. The cell pellets were then resuspended in 50 mL Triton lysis buffer (phosphate buffered saline, 1% Triton X-100, 2 mM MgCl₂, 0.5 mM TCEP, protease inhibitor (Pierce)), and allowed to rotate at 4° C. for 20 minutes. The samples were then centrifuged at 13000 g for 2 minutes, and the supernatant was separated for immunoprecipitation. For purification of GST-fusion Ragulator complex, the supernatant was incubated with 5 mL of washed glutathione-conjugated beads (Pierce) for 2 hours and then washed with washing buffer (phosphate buffered saline, 2 mM MgCl₂, 0.5 mM TCEP, protease inhibitor (Pierce)). For the preparation of FLAG-fusion Rag GTPases, 50 mL of washed anti-FLAG affinity beads (Sigma) were added to the supernatant and the sample was rotated at 4° C. for 2 hours. After immunoprecipitation, the samples were washed with washing buffer (phosphate buffered saline, 2 mM MgCl₂, 0.5 mM TCEP, protease inhibitor (Pierce)). For elution off FLAG beads, 3×-FLAG peptide in Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS) was added to the sample, and the sample was allowed to rotate overnight at 4° C. The sample was then centrifuged at 3000 g for 3 minutes and the proteins used for subsequent experiments were present in the supernatant fraction.

Sample Preparation.

Samples were injected onto Polystyrene 384-well plates (Greiner) using a Beckman-Coulter BioMek NX system. Samples were prepared such that the final volume per well was 50 jμL, having glutathione beads conjugated with GST-RFP-fusion Ragulator complex at a final concentration of 2% slurry, incubated with 100 ng FLAG-GFP-fusion Rag GTPases. The samples were mixed and test compounds were added at the appropriate concentrations. The samples were allowed to equilibrate for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Image Acquisition and Analysis.

Samples were imaged using an ImageXpress Micro XLS Widefield High-Content Analysis automated microscope system (Molecular Devices). Samples were imaged at 4× magnification using FITC and TRITC filter sets

Example 2. Cellular Characterization of Inhibitor

Next, we sought to determine whether YP 1-44 had expected cellular effects in disrupting the TORC1 complex, recruitment of TORC1 to the lysosome, and TORC1 signaling. We treated Hela cells with YP 1-44 for 1 h with and without amino acid stimulation. We show that amino acid stimulation expectedly causes mTOR to localize to LAMP2-positive lysosomes, and that YP 1-44, but not the negative control compound A6, disrupts amino acid-induced mTOR localization (FIG. 3A). We similarly show that both RagC and RagA are no longer localized to the lysosome upon treatment with YP 1-44 treatment, but not compound A6 (FIG. 3B, FIG. 3C). This finding is consistent with the role of Lamtor as an obligate scaffold not only for mTORC1 but also for the Rag GTPases at the lysosome. We further show that mTORC1-mediated signaling pathways, represented by p-ULK1, pS6K1, and p-4E-BP1, were completely inhibited by YP 1-44 in Hela cells, but much less so with a negative control compounds compound A39 (FIG. 3D). Thus, our results establish that YP 1-44 abolishes mTORC1 signaling both in vitro and in live cells by preventing mTORC1 localization to the lysosome, and that this action occurs via disruption of the Lamtor-Rag scaffold.

Compound Validation in Cells. Microscopy.

HeLa cells were plated on fibronectin-coated glass coverslips in 6-well plates (35 mm diameter/well), at 300,000-500,000 cells/well. 12-16 hours later, cells were subjected to amino acid depletion for 1 h in the presence of 50 uM compounds or an equivalent volume of DMSO, restimulated with a complete amino acid mix for 10 minutes, and fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde (in PBS) for 15 min at RT. The coverslips were rinsed twice with PBS and cells were permeabilized with 0.1% (w/v) Saponin in PBS for 10 min. After rinsing twice with PBS, the slides were incubated with primary antibody in 5% normal donkey serum for 1 hr at room temperature, rinsed four times with PBS, and incubated with fluorophore-conjugated secondary antibodies produced in goat or donkey (Life Technologies, diluted 1:1000 in 5% normal donkey serum) for 45 min at room temperature in the dark, washed four times with PBS. Coverslips were mounted on glass slides using Vectashield (Vector Laboratories) and imaged on a spinning disk confocal system (Andor Revolution on a Nikon Eclipse Ti microscope).

Western Blotting.

HeLa cells were subjected to starvation/refeeding protocols as described in the previous section, then lysed in ice-cold lysis buffer (150 mM NaCl, 20 mM HEPES [pH 7.4], 2 mM EDTA, 0.3% CHAPS or 1% Triton X-100, and one tablet of EDTA-free protease inhibitors per 50 ml). Cell lysates were cleared by centrifugation at 13,000 rpm for 10 minutes in a microfuge. Samples were normalized to a total concentration of 1 mg/mL protein and prepared using sample buffer at 1×, then boiled for 5 minutes at 95 C. Samples were loaded onto 10% or 12% SDS-Page gels, and analyzed by immunoblotting.

Example 3. Identification of Binding Location

To identify the specific druggable hotspot targeted by YP 1-44 within the TORC1 complex, we performed a chemoproteomic study using isotopic tandem orthogonal proteolysis-enabled activity-based protein profiling (isoTOP-ABPP). IsoTOP-ABPP uses reactivity-based chemical probes to profile proteome-wide reactive, functional, and druggable hotspots directly in complex proteomes. When used in a competitive manner, small-molecule covalent ligands can be competed against the binding of reactivity-based probes to facilitate the identification of druggable hotspots targeted by lead covalent ligands (5-7) (FIG. 4A). Here, we pre-treated human purified mTORC1, Rag GTPase and Lamtor complexes with either vehicle or YP 1-44, and subsequently labeled this reconstituted system with a broad cysteine-reactive probe iodoacetamide-alkyne (IA-alkyne). Any accessible cysteine druggable hotspot would be labeled with the IA-alkyne probe in the vehicle-treated control, but the site bound by YP 1-44 would no longer accessible to IA-alkyne binding. Subsequently, we used copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition to append an isotopically light (for control) or heavy (for YP 1-44-treated) biotin-azide tag bearing a TEV protease recognition peptide onto probe-labeled proteins, upon which we combined the control and treated proteomes in a 1:1 ratio, followed by avidin-enrichment, tryptic digestion, and elution of probe-modified tryptic peptides by TEV protease. The resulting peptides were analyzed by LC-LC/MS/MS and light-to-heavy ratios of probe-modified peptides were quantified. We identified two cysteines within LAMTOR5, C148 and C23 that were labeled with ratios of 0.51 and 3.7, respectively. If YP 1-44 bound to a particular cysteine, we would expect a higher (>2) light-to-heavy ratio. We thus interpreted our results to indicate that C23 of LAMTOR5 was the primary site targeted by YP 1-44 (FIG. 4B).

Further investigation showed that YP 1-44 was not sufficiently selective at higher concentrations (>100 μM) showing broad displacement of IA-alkyne cysteine reactivity in Hela whole cell proteome (FIG. 5A; FIGS. 9A-9C). Thus, we performed medicinal chemistry to optimize the potency and selectivity of our initial hits by addition of further bulk to the core YP 1-44 scaffold (FIGS. 9A-9C; FIG. 5B). We initially screened these compounds against both LAMTOR5 and the Ragulator complex using gel-based ABPP methods competing the binding of these YP 1-44 analogs against IA-alkyne labeling of these proteins (FIG. 5C, FIG. 9). We also tested these compounds against Hela cell whole proteome cysteine reactivity to get initial read-outs of proteome-wide selectivity (FIGS. 9A-9C, FIG. 5D). Among the various YP 1-44 analogs, CC 1-44 showed both desirable potency and apparent selectivity up to 1 mM (FIG. 5D; FIGS. 9A-9C).

Several of these compounds were also directly tested for their ability to inhibit mTORC1 signaling in immunoblotting-based assays. Three of them: CC 1-14, CC 1-34 and CC 1-44, blocked mTORC1 with potency comparable to YP 1-44 (FIG. 5E). In particular, when used at 10 μM they completely inhibited phosphorylation of canonical mTORC1 substrates S6K1, 4E-BP1 and ULK1. Moreover, unlike the other two compounds, CC 1-44 did not affect the canonical mTORC2 substrate, pAKT, when used at up to 50 μM (FIG. 5F). Thus, we pursued CC 1-44 for further characterization.

Next, we investigated the mechanism of mTORC1 inhibition by CC-1-44 using visual IP and immunofluorescence. Surprisingly, unlike YP 1-44, CC 1-44 did not break the LAMTOR-Rag interaction in vitro (FIG. 6A). Indeed, when we visualized RagA and RagC localization in CC 1-44-treated cells, their localization to LAMP2-positive lysosomes was increased, not decreased as for YP 1-44 (FIG. 6B). This observation pointed to a different mechanism for mTORC1 inactivation by CC 1-44. Rather than disrupting the integrity of the LAMTOR-Rag assembly, CC 1-44 prevents its activation, causing it to strongly accumulate at the lysosome in a conformation that is unable to bind to mTORC1. Consistent with this interpretation, mTORC1 was completely dispersed from lysosomes in cells treated with CC 1-44, as observed with YP 1-44 (FIG. 6C). This interpretation is also consistent with numerous reports in the literature, showing that in the inactive state the Rags and LAMTOR complexes bind to each other more tightly than in the active state.

The reasons for the different mechanism of action of CC 1-44 and YP 1-44 remain to be determined. IsoTOP-ABPP indicated that, similar to YP 1-44, CC 1-44 modified C23 and C148 in LAMTOR5. However, given the selectivity profile of YP 1-44, we suspect that this compound may modify additional cysteine residues that were not detected by initial isotope-ABPP experiments. A more widespread cysteine modification could indeed lead to complete disassembly of the LAMTOR-Rag complex that was observed both with visual IP and immunofluorescence.

In cells treated with CC 1-44, autophagy becomes activated within 1 h, as judged by accumulation of cleaved LC3b and increased degradation of p62 (FIG. 6D). Thus, CC 1-44 fits two requirements that have not been found in a single chemical so far: 1-specific suppression of mTORC1 without inhibiting mTORC2 and 2-efficient activation of autophagy.

We next tested the efficacy of CC 1-44 in living mice. Mice (4 animals/group) injected with CC 1-44 (100 mg/kg) showed dramatic inhibition of mTORC1 signaling as assessed by phospho-S6 and 4EBP1, whereas rapamycin injection (10 mg/kg) only led to pS6 but not p-4EBP1 inhibition. C 1-44 also resulted in much stronger autophagy induction as compared to rapamycin in various tissues tested, including heart and skeletal muscle (FIG. 7A, FIG. 7B). Similar results were observed in kidney (FIG. 7C).

We also synthesized a CC 1-44 derivative, named CC 2-11, which bears an alkyne group on a separate ring from the cysteine-reactive warhead (FIG. 8A). The presence of the alkyne group enables us to directly label the modified target protein (e.g. Lamtor5) with biotin or rhodamine groups, either in gels or in complex proteomes. In preliminary experiments with purified Lamtor-Rag complexes, CC 2-11 enabled rhodamine labeling of a 28 KDa band corresponding to Lamtor5, and the signal was competed by incubation with excess unlabeled CC 1-44 (FIG. 8B). Thus, CC 2-11 will allow precise mapping of the target cysteines as well as accurate identification of the off-targets.

In summary, our results thus reveal three novel covalent ligands YP 1-44, CC-1-44, and CC 2-11, that disrupt the TORC1 complex protein interactions to impair lysosomal localization and signaling of mTOR. We show that both YP 1-44 and CC-1-44 target C23 and C148 of LAMTOR5, revealing these sites as unique druggable hotspots that can be targeted to impair mTOR activity and to trigger autophagy activation both in cells and in vivo. Our findings also highlight how the Visual IP technology can be coupled with chemoproteomics-enabled covalent ligand screening to rapidly discover druggable hotspots that can be targeted by small-molecules to disrupt protein-protein interactions.

IsoTOP-ABPP Analysis.

IsoTOP-ABPP analyses were performed using a modified version of our previously reported method (PMID 28352901, 28186401). We pre-treated human purified mTORC1, Rag GTPase and Lamtor complexes (5 micrograms each) with DMSO vehicle or YP 1-44 (50 μM) for 30 min at 37° C. in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), and then labeled with IA-alkyne (100 μM) for 1 h at room temperature. They were subsequently treated with isotopically light (control) or heavy (treated) TEV-biotin (100 μM) and copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC). For analysis of cysteine reactivity in primary colorectal tumor tissue, tumors were pooled and incubated with either 100 μM IA-alkyne and isotopically heavy TEV-biotin or 10 μM IA-alkyne and isotopically light TEV-biotin followed by CuAAC. Proteins were precipitated over one hour and pelleted by centrifugation at 6500×g. Proteins were washed 3 times with cold methanol then denatured and resolubilized by heating in 1.2% SDS/PBS to 85° C. for 5 min. Insoluble components were precipitated by centrifugation at 6500×g and soluble proteome was diluted in 5 ml PBS, for a final concentration of 0.2% SDS. Labeled proteins were bound to avidin-agarose beads (170 μL resuspended beads/sample, Thermo Pierce) while rotating overnight at 4° C. Bead-linked proteins were enriched by washing three times each in PBS and water, then resuspended in 6 M urea/PBS (Sigma-Aldrich) and reduced in dithiothreitol (1 mM, Sigma-Aldrich), alkylated with iodoacetamide (18 mM, Sigma-Aldrich), then washed and resuspended in 2 M urea/PBS with 1 mM calcium chloride and trypsinized overnight with 0.5 μg/μl sequencing grade trypsin (Promega). Tryptic peptides were discarded and beads were washed three times each in PBS and water, then washed with one wash of TEV buffer containing 1 μM DTT. TEV-biotin tag was digested overnight in TEV buffer containing 1 μM DTT and 5 μL Ac-TEV protease at 29° C. Peptides were diluted in water and acidified with final concentration of 5% formic acid (1.2 M, Spectrum). Peptides from all proteomic experiments were pressure-loaded onto a 250 mm inner diameter fused silica capillary tubing packed with 4 cm of Aqua C18 reverse-phase resin (Phenomenex #04A-4299) which was previously equilibrated on an Agilent 600 series HPLC using gradient from 100% buffer A to 100% buffer B over 10 min, followed by a 5 min wash with 100% buffer B and a 5 min wash with 100% buffer A. The samples were then attached using a MicroTee PEEK 360 μm fitting (Thermo Fisher Scientific # p-888) to a 13 cm laser pulled column packed with 10 cm Aqua C18 reverse-phase resin and 3 cm of strong-cation exchange resin for isoTOP-ABPP studies. Samples were analyzed using an Q Exactive Plus mass spectrometer (Thermo Fisher Scientific) using a 5-step Multidimensional Protein Identification Technology (MudPIT) program, using 0%, 25%, 50%, 80%, and 100% salt bumps of 500 mM aqueous ammonium acetate and using a gradient of 5-55% buffer B in buffer A (buffer A: 95:5 water:acetonitrile, 0.1% formic acid; buffer B 80:20 acetonitrile:water, 0.1% formic acid). Data was collected in data-dependent acquisition mode with dynamic exclusion enabled (60 s). One full MS (MS1) scan (400-1800 m/z) was followed by 15 MS2 scans (ITMS) of the nth most abundant ions. Heated capillary temperature was set to 200° C. and the nanospray voltage was set to 2.75 kV. Data was extracted in the form of MS1 and MS2 files using Raw Extractor 1.9.9.2 (Scripps Research Institute) and searched against the Uniprot mouse database using ProLuCID search methodology in IP2 v.3 (Integrated Proteomics Applications, Inc). Cysteine residues were searched with a static modification for carboxyaminomethylation (+57.02146) and up to two differential modifications for methionine oxidation and either the light or heavy TEV tags (+464.28596 or +470.29977, respectively). Peptides were required to have at least one tryptic end and to contain the TEV modification. ProLUCID data was filtered through DTASelect to achieve a peptide false-positive rate below 1%.

Example 4. Synthesis and Characterization of Compound

Synthesis of DKM-2-101.

K₂CO₃ (2.32 g, 16.8 mmol) was added to indoline (1 g, 8.4 mmol) in dry THF (20 mL). At 0 OC, acryloyl chloride (0.79 mL, 9.2 mmol) in dry THF (10 mL) was added dropwise to the solution mixture with vigorous stirring. The solution mixture was further stirred at 0° C. for 30 min, and then the reaction was quenched by addition of water. Any organic volatile was removed by evaporation under reduced pressure, and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate. The ethyl acetate layer was then washed by saturated NaCl solution, dried by MgSO₄ and filtered. Volatile organic solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using hexane/ethyl acetate (5:1, v/v) as eluent, yielding the desired product as a white solid (1.1 g, 76%). ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.24 (1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.05-7.14 (2H, m), 6.94 (1H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 6.38-6.44 (2H, m), 5.69 (1H, m), 3.97 (1H, t, J=8.4 Hz), 3.04 (1H, t, J=8.4 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=163.4, 142.5, 131.4, 128.9, 128.4, 127.1, 124.3, 123.7, 117.0, 47.6, 27.6.

Synthesis of YP-1-44.

2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-benzoquinone (DDQ; 1.6 g, 7.0 mmol) was added to DKM-2-101 (0.94 g, 5.4 mmol) in dry toluene (30 mL), and the solution mixture was heated to reflux with vigorous stirring overnight. The reaction mixture was then diluted by ethyl acetate and washed by water and saturated NaCl solution. The organic layer was dried by MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated under reduced pressure. The crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using hexane/ethyl acetate (19:1, v/v) as eluent, yielding the desired product as off-white white solid (0.8 g, 87%). ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 300 MHz): δ=8.62 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.59 (1H, d, J=7.6 Hz), 7.29-7.43 (3H, m), 6.79-6.88 (1H, m), 6.59-6.68 (2H, m), 5.92 (1H, dd, J=10.2 and 1.7 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 75 MHz) 3=163.6, 135.5, 131.7, 130.4, 127.5, 124.8, 124.5, 123.7, 120.7, 116.6, 109.

Example 5. Additional Compounds

Example 6. General Method for Syntheses of Substituted Indole Compounds

K₂CO₃ (1.56 g, 11.3 mmol) was added to indoline (3.8 mmol) and benzyl bromide (5.6 mmol) in acetone (50 mL). The solution was heated under reflux overnight. After the reaction, undissolved solid was filtered off, and the filtrate was evaporated under reduced pressure. The crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using hexane/ethyl acetate (10:1, v/v) as eluent.

Yield=68%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.04 (1H, br), 7.53 (2H, d, J=7.4 Hz), 7.22-7.47 (5H, m), 7.16 (1H, t, J=2.7 Hz), 7.00 (1H, dd, J=2.2 and 8.8 Hz), 6.51 (1H, m), 5.15 (2H, s). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=153.4, 137.8, 131.2, 128.6, 128.3, 127.9, 127.7, 125.0, 113.1, 111.8, 104.0, 102.4, 71.0

Yield=64%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.11 (1H, br), 7.40-7.47 (1H, m), 7.32-7.40 (3H, m), 7.30 (1H, d, J=8.8 Hz), 7.09-7.18 (3H, m), 6.63 (1H, m), 5.19 (2H, s). ¹³C{¹H}NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=164.4, 162.0, 153.2, 140.6, 140.5, 131.5, 130.4, 130.3, 128.5, 125.5, 123.2, 123.1, 114.9, 114.7, 114.6, 114.4, 113.1, 112.9, 104.3, 102.4, 70.3. ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz) δ=−111.8.

Yield=70%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.21 (1H, br), 7.99 (2H, s), 7.87 (1H, s). 7.07-7.19 (3H, m), 6.73 (1H, t, J=2.7 Hz), 6.58 (1H, d), 5.32 (2H, s). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=151.9, 140.4, 137.6, 132.1, 131.8, 127.3, 124.8, 123.2, 122.8, 122.1, 121.9, 119.0, 105.6, 101.3, 100.0, 68.7. ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz) δ=−62.0.

Yield=74%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.21 (1H, br), 7.71 (2H, d, J=7.1 Hz), 7.49-7.62 (3H, m), 7.31 (1H, t, J=8.0 Hz), 7.05-7.12 (2H, m), 6.95 (1H, t, J=2.2 Hz), 6.81 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 5.40 (2H, s). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=152.4, 137.5, 137.3, 128.5, 127.7, 127.4, 123.0 122.5, 118.8, 104.9, 101.0, 99.6, 69.9.

Yield=66%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.08 (1H, br), 7.39-7.53 (3H, m), 7.34 (1H, t, J=8.0 Hz), 7.22 (1H, m), 7.07-7.14 (2H, m), 6.99 (1H, t, J=2.2 Hz), 6.78 (1H, d, J=7.8 Hz), 5.34 (2H, s). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=164.1, 161.7, 152.1, 140.2, 140.1, 137.3, 130.1, 130.0, 123.1, 122.7, 122.7, 122.6, 118.8, 114.6, 114.4, 114.2, 113.9, 105.1, 101.1, 99.6, 69.0. ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz) δ=−111.6.

Yield=46%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.12 (1H, br), 7.87 (1H, s), 7.80 (1H, s), 7.74 (1H, s), 7.05-7.20 (3H, m), 6.80 (1H, t, J=2.1 Hz), 6.59 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 5.20 (2H, s). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=151.9, 141.1, 137.4, 133.5, 132.6, 132.3, 127.8, 124.6, 123.2, 122.9, 122.8, 122.6, 121.9, 118.8, 105.4, 101.2, 99.9, 68.4. ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz) δ=−61.8.

General Method for Syntheses of Acrylamide-Functionalized Indoline and Indole Compounds

Syntheses for Substituted Indoline Compounds

The indole compound (2 mmol) was dissolved in acetic acid (20 mL). NaBH₃CN (627 mg, 10 mmol) was added to the solution mixture portionwise at 10° C. The solution mixture was then stirred at 10° C. for 4 h, and then water was added to quench the reaction. Any organic volatile was removed by evaporation under reduced pressure, and the aqueous layer was extracted with dichloromethane. The dichloromethane layer was washed by dilute NaOH solution and then saturated NaCl solution, dried by MgSO₄ and filtered. Volatile organic solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using hexane/ethyl acetate (10:1, v/v) as eluent, yielding the indoline compound.

Yield=66%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=6.87-6.91 (1H, m), 6.80 (1H, t, J=8.0 Hz), 6.72-6.76 (1H, m), 3.89-3.91 (1H, br), 3.89 (3H, s), 3.63 (2H, t, J=8.4 Hz), 3.13 (2H, t, J=8.4 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=145.3, 140.5, 130.1, 119.0, 117.0, 109.0, 55.1, 47.5, 30.3.

Yield=72%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=7.03 (1H, t, J=8.0 Hz), 6.31-6.39 (2H, m), 4.78 (1H, s), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.58 (2H, t, J=8.5 Hz), 3.02 (2H, t, J=8.4 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=156.5, 153.1, 128.6, 116.0, 103.5, 101.9, 55.2, 47.4, 26.9.

Yield=90%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=7.28-7.46 (5H, m), 6.84 (1H, s), 6.65-6.70 (1H, m), 6.60 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 5.00 (2H, s), 3.54 (2H, t, J=8.3 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=8.3 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=153.0, 145.5, 137.8, 131.3, 128.6, 127.9, 127.6, 113.6, 112.8, 110.3, 71.1, 47.9, 30.5.

Yield=81%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=7.32-7.39 (1H, m), 7.22 (1H, d, J=7.6 Hz), 7.19 (1H, s), 7.03 (1H, dt, J=2.2 and 8.9 Hz), 6.87 (1H, d, J=2.1 Hz), 6.67-6.73 (1H, m), 6.60 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 5.00 (2H, s), 3.86 (1H, s), 3.53 (2H, t, J=8.3 Hz), 3.03 (2H, t, J=8.3 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz)=164.1, 161.7, 152.3, 145.7, 140.4, 140.3, 131.1, 130.0, 129.9, 122.7, 122.6, 114.5, 114.3, 114.2, 114.0, 113.3, 112.6, 110.0, 70.0, 47.7, 30.3. ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz) δ=−112.

Yield=66%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=7.94 (2H, s), 7.89 (1H, s), 7.03 (1H, s), 6.37 (2H, dd, J=6.9 and 10.7 Hz), 5.19 (2H, s), 3.76 (1H, s), 3.63 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 3.10 (2H, t, J=7.5 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=155.1, 153.9, 140.4, 132.4, 132.1, 131.8, 131.4, 128.9, 127.1, 124.8, 122.1, 121.8, 116.5, 104.0, 102.8, 68.4, 47.5, 27. ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz) δ=−62.1.

Yield=74%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=7.34-7.56 (5H, m), 7.09 (1H, t, J=10.6 Hz), 7.01 (1H, s), 6.44-6.52 (2H, m), 5.14 (2H, s), 3.60 (2H, t, J=11.2 Hz), 3.13 (2H, t, J=11.1 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=155.5, 152.2, 137.3, 128.4, 128.3, 127.6, 127.0, 116.9, 104.1, 103.7, 69.6, 60.3, 47.0, 26.9.

Yield=78%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=7.40-7.48 (1H, m), 7.26-7.34 (2H, m), 7.12 (2H, t, J=8.0 Hz), 6.42-6.51 (2H, m), 5.16 (2H, s), 5.03 (1H, s), 3.66 (2H, t, J=8.5 Hz), 3.18 (2H, t, J=8.4 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=164.1, 161.6, 155.3, 153.2, 140.2, 140.1, 129.9, 129.9, 128.5, 122.4, 122.4, 116.5, 114.5, 114.3, 113.9, 113.7, 103.7, 103.0, 68.7, 68.7, 47.2, 26.9. ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz)=−111.9.

Yield=89%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 300 MHz): δ=7.79 (1H, s), 7.75 (1H, s), 7.66 (1H, s), 7.20 (1H, t, J=8.0 Hz), 6.38 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 6.30 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 5.09 (2H, s), 3.61 (2H, t, J=8.5 Hz), 3.09 (2H, t, J=8.5 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 75 MHz) δ=155.1, 153.8, 141.0, 133.3, 133.2, 132.7, 132.3, 131.9, 128.8, 127.8, 125.0, 122.9, 122.5, 122.4, 121.4, 116.4, 103.8, 102.7, 68.3, 47.5, 27. ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz) δ=−61.9.

Syntheses for Acrylamide-Functionalized Indoline Compounds

K₂CO₃ (2.32 g, 16.8 mmol) was added to indoline compound (8.4 mmol) in dry THF (20 mL). At 0 OC, acryloyl chloride (0.79 mL, 9.2 mmol) in dry THF (10 mL) was added dropwise to the solution mixture with vigorous stirring. The solution mixture was further stirred at 0° C. for 30 min, and then the reaction was quenched by addition of water. Any organic volatile was removed by evaporation under reduced pressure, and the aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate. The ethyl acetate layer was then washed by saturated NaCl solution, dried by MgSO₄ and filtered. Volatile organic solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, and the crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using hexane/ethyl acetate (10:1, v/v) as eluent, yielding acrylamide-functionalized indoline compound.

¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.24 (1H, d, J=7.9 Hz), 7.05-7.14 (2H, m), 6.94 (1H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 6.38-6.44 (2H, m), 5.69 (1H, m), 3.97 (1H, t, J=8.4 Hz), 3.04 (1H, t, J=8.4 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=163.4, 142.5, 131.4, 128.9, 128.4, 127.1, 124.3, 123.7, 117.0, 47.6, 27.6.

Yield=73%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=7.08 (1H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 6.88-6.93 (1H, m), 6.82-6.86 (1H, m), 6.35-6.51 (2H, m), 5.65 (1H, dd, J=2.3 and 5.0 Hz), 4.24 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz), 3.84 (3H, s), 3.01 (2H, t, J=7.6 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=165.3, 148.9, 137.2, 130.6, 130.4, 126.0, 125.9, 117.6, 111.5, 55.4, 51.5, 29.4.

Yield=65%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): =7.92 (1H, d, J=7.6 Hz), 7.18 (1H, t, J=8.1 Hz), 6.43-6.60 (3H, m), 5.77 (1H, dd, J=3.0 and 9.2 Hz), 4.15 (2H, t, J=8.4 Hz), 3.82 (3H, s), 3.10 (2H, t, J=8.0 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=163.9, 155.7, 144.2, 129.2, 129.0, 128.9, 118.8, 110.6, 106.3, 55.4, 48.6, 25.1.

Yield=93%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.23 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.29-7.44 (5H, m), 6.78-6.85 (2H, m), 6.47-6.53 (2H, m), 5.75 (1H, dd, J=3.6 and 4.3 Hz), 5.01 (2H, s), 4.10 (2H, t, J=8.4 Hz), 3.13 (2H, t, J=8.4 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=163.2, 155.7, 137.1, 136.8, 133.3, 129.0, 128.6, 128.5, 127.9, 127.5, 118.2, 113.2, 111.8, 70.4, 48.1, 28.1.

Yield=92%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.24 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.33 (1H, q, J=7.4 Hz), 7.10-7.20 (2H, m), 7.00 (1H, t, J=8.0 Hz), 6.73-6.82 (2H, m), 6.45-6.52 (2H, m), 5.74 (1H, dd, J=2.8 and 4.3 Hz), 4.98 (2H, s), 4.06 (2H, t, J=8.1 Hz), 3.10 (2H, t, J=8.2 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=164.0, 163.0, 161.6, 155.2, 139.7, 139.6, 136.8, 133.3, 130.0, 129, 128.9, 128.3, 122.6, 122.6, 117.9, 114.7, 114.5, 114.1, 113.9, 112.9, 111.6, 69.3, 48.0, 27.9. ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz) δ=−111.9.

Yield=90%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=7.98 (1H, d, J=7.6 Hz), 7.28-7.43 (4H, m), 7.15 (1H, t, J=8.1 Hz), 6.61 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.49 (2H, d, J=5.4 Hz), 5.75 (2H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 5.02 (2H, s), 4.05 (2H, t, J=8.1 Hz), 3.08 (2H, t, J=8.1 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz)=163.6, 154.7, 144.1, 136.9, 129.0, 128.7, 128.6, 128.4, 127.7, 127.0, 119.2, 110.6, 107.5, 69.6, 48.3, 25.0

Yield=86%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=7.97 (1H, br), 7.89 (2H, s), 7.85 (1H, s), 7.16 (1H, t, J=8.2 Hz), 6.60 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.42-6.56 (2H, m), 5.72-5.80 (1H, m), 5.17 (2H, s), 4.16 (2H, t, J=8.4 Hz), 3.16 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) 5=163.9, 154.2, 144.6, 139.9, 132.5, 132.1, 131.8, 131.5, 129.2, 129.0, 127.4, 127.1, 124.7, 122.0, 121.9, 121.8, 119.4, 119.2, 111.4, 107.4, 68.4, 48.5, 25.1. ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz)=−62.1.

Yield=79%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=7.93 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz), 7.23-7.31 (1H, m), 7.03-7.13 (3H, m), 6.95 (1H, dt, J=2.1 and 4.2 Hz), 6.50 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 6.43 (2H, d, J=5.7 Hz), 5.69 (1H, t, J=6.0 Hz), 4.92 (2H, s), 3.98 (2H, t, J=8.2 Hz), 3.01 (2H, t, J=8.3 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=163.9, 163.4, 161.4, 154.3, 144.1, 139.6, 139.5, 129.9, 129.8, 128.9, 128.6, 128.4, 122.2, 122.2, 119.1, 118.7, 114.5, 114.3, 113.7, 113.4, 110.6, 110.0, 107.2, 68.5, 48.1, 39.0, 38.4, 24.8. ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz)=−111.9.

Yield=90%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=797 (1H, br), 7.78 (1H, s), 7.72 (1H, s), 7.61 (1H, s), 7.18 (1H, t, J=8.1 Hz), 6.47-6.63 (3H, m), 5.77-5.83 (1H, m), 5.10 (2H, s), 4.20 (2H, t, J=8.4 Hz), 3.19 (2H, t, J=8.5 Hz). ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz) δ=−62.0.

Syntheses for Acrylamide-Functionalized Indole Compounds

2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-benzoquinone (DDQ; 1.6 g, 7.0 mmol) was added to acrylamide-functionalized indoline (5.4 mmol) in dry toluene (30 mL), and the solution mixture was heated to reflux with vigorous stirring overnight. The reaction mixture was then diluted by ethyl acetate and washed by water and saturated NaCl solution. The organic layer was dried by MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated under reduced pressure. The crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using hexane/ethyl acetate (19:1, v/v) as eluent, yielding acrylamide-functionalized indole compound.

Yield=87%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 300 MHz): δ=8.62 (1H, d, J=8.2 Hz), 7.59 (1H, d, J=7.6 Hz), 7.29-7.43 (3H, m), 6.79-6.88 (1H, m), 6.59-6.68 (2H, m), 5.92 (1H, dd, J=1.7 and 5.1 Hz). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 75 MHz) δ=163.6, 135.5, 131.7, 130.4, 127.5, 124.8, 124.5, 123.7, 120.7, 116.6, 109.0.

Yield=84%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.41 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.49 (1H, d, J=3.8 Hz), 6.91-7.06 (3H, m), 6.59-6.69 (2H, m), 6.03 (1H, dd, J=1.3 and 5.2 Hz), 3.87 (3H, s).

Yield=87%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.14 (1H, d, J=2.2 Hz), 7.38-7.46 (2H, m), 6.91-7.00 (2H, m), 6.59-6.70 (2H, m), 6.04 (1H, dd, J=1.4 and 5.2 Hz), 3.90 (3H, s).

Yield=81%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=7.65 (1H, d, J=3.6 Hz), 7.22-7.30 (2H, m), 6.83-6.93 (2H, m), 6.56-6.66 (2H, m), 5.94 (1H, dd, J=1.3 and 5.2 Hz), 3.95 (3H, s). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=164.8, 148.0, 134.0, 131.4, 129.6, 127.8, 124.4, 124.3, 114.1, 108.0, 106.7, 55.5.

Yield=90%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.11 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.42 (1H, d, J=3.8 Hz), 7.31 (1H, t, J=8.2 Hz), 6.92-7.00 (1H, m), 6.81 (1H, d, J=3.8 Hz), 6.74 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.64-6.67 (1H, m), 6.03 (1H, dd, J=1.4 and 5.2 Hz), 3.95 (3H, s). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz)=164.2, 152.9, 137.1, 132.2, 128.1, 126.2, 123.2, 120.9, 110.0, 106.5, 104.5, 55.5.

Yield=87%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.43 (1H, d, J=9.0 Hz), 7.49 (1H, d, J=3.7 Hz), 7.31-7.39 (1H, m), 7.16-7.25 (2H, m), 6.98-7.10 (2H, m), 6.97 (1H, d, J=10.4 Hz), 6.92 (1H, d, J=10.4 Hz), 6.63-6.70 (1H, m), 6.59 (1H, d, J=3.7 Hz), 6.03 (1H, dd, J=1.4 and 5.2 Hz), 5.11 (2H, s). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=164.3, 163.6, 161.9, 155.7, 140.0, 139.9, 132.0, 131.7, 130.9, 130.3, 130.2, 127.8, 125.4, 122.8, 122.8, 117.9, 115.0, 114.8, 114.4, 114.3, 114.2, 109.4, 105.2, 69.8. ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz)=−112.0.

Yield=81%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.45 (1H, d, J=8.7 Hz), 7.31-7.53 (6H, m), 7.01-7.15 (2H, m), 6.87-6.98 (1H, m), 6.56-6.71 (2H, m), 6.01 (1H, d, J=10.1 Hz), 5.13 (2H, s). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=163.5, 155.9, 137.2, 131.9, 131.7, 130.7, 128.6, 128.0, 127.8, 127.6, 125.3, 117.7, 114.3, 109.4, 105.1, 70.5.

Yield=91%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.18 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.49-7.54 (2H, m), 7.35-7.47 (4H, m), 7.32 (1H, t, J=8.2 Hz), 6.80-6.98 (3H, m), 6.66-6.72 (1H, m), 6.02 (1H, dd, J=1.5 and 5.2 Hz), 5.22 (2H, s). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=164.1, 152.0, 137.1, 132.1, 128.6, 128.0, 127.9, 127.4, 126.1, 123.2, 121.2, 110.2, 106.6, 105.9, 70.1.

Yield=87%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.18 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.96 (2H, s), 7.88 (1H, s), 7.47 (1H, d, J=3.8 Hz), 7.31 (1H, t, J=8.2 Hz), 6.94-7.02 (1H, m), 6.85 (1H, d, J=3.4 Hz), 6.78 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.66-6.73 (1H, m), 6.06 (1H, dd, J=1.3 and 5.3 Hz), 5.30 (2H, s). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=164.2, 151.3, 139, 137.4, 132.5, 132.2, 131.9, 128.0, 127.4, 126.2, 124.7, 123.7, 122.1, 122.0, 121.2, 111.0, 106.3, 105.8, 68.8. ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz) δ=−62.0.

Yield=89%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=8.16 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz), 7.43 (1H, d, J=3.8 Hz), 7.32-7.40 (1H, m), 7.20-7.31 (3H, m), 7.03 (1H, dt, J=2.1 and 8.9 Hz), 6.91-6.99 (1H, m), 6.86-6.88 (1H, m), 6.76 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.65-6.71 (1H, m), 6.03 (1H, d, J=1.5 and 5.2 Hz), 5.18 (2H, s). ¹³C{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 100 MHz) δ=164.3, 164.1, 161.8, 151.7, 139.8, 139.7, 137.2, 132.2, 130.2, 130.1, 128.0, 126.1, 123.3, 122.7, 121.2, 114.9, 114.7, 114.3, 114.0, 110.4, 106.5, 105.9, 69.3. ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz) δ=−111.9.

Synthesis of Alkyne Probe of CC-2-11

To a 100 mL three-necked round-bottomed flask were added CC-2-9 (100 mg, 0.23 mmol), Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (8.2 mg, 11.5 μmol) and CuI (0.9 mg, 4.6 μmol), and the mixture was evacuated and flushed with nitrogen three times. Then, degassed and anhydrous triethylamine (30 mL) was added, followed by the addition of trimethylsilylacetylene (97.5 μL, 0.69 mmol). The solution mixture was heated at 70° C. with stirring overnight. After confirming complete consumption of CC-2-9 by TLC, the reaction mixture was diluted with diethyl ether, and the undissolved solid was filtered off. The organic volatile was removed by evaporation under reduced pressure, and the crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using hexane/ethyl acetate (9:1, v/v) as eluent, yielding CC-2-10 as a white crystalline solid. Yield=55%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 400 MHz): δ=7.97 (1H, d, J=7.2 Hz), 7.68 (1H, s), 7.67 (1H, s), 7.62 (1H, s), 718 (1H, t, J=8.1 Hz), 6.47-6.63 (3H, m), 5.80 (1H, m), 5.10 (2H, s), 4.22 (2H, t, J=8.3 Hz), 3.20 (2H, t, J=8.1 Hz), 0.26 (9H, s). ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz) δ=−62.1.

K₂CO₃ (36.9 mg, 0.27 mmol) was added to CC-2-10 (58.4 mg, 0.13 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran-methanol mixture (4 mL), and the solution mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. The reaction mixture was then quenched by water, and the organic volatile was removed by evaporation under reduced pressure. The remaining aqueous solution was extracted with dichloromethane, and the organic layer was washed with saturated NaCl(aq), dried by MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated under reduced pressure. The crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using hexane/ethyl acetate (5:1, v/v) as eluent, yielding CC-2-11 as a white solid. Yield=61%. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 300 MHz): δ=6=7.97 (1H, d, J=6.3 Hz), 7.71 (2H, s), 7.66 (1H, s), 7.19 (1H, t, J=8.2 Hz), 6.45-6.65 (3H, m), 5.80 (1H, m), 5.12 (2H, s), 4.22 (2H, t, J=8.3 Hz), 3.20 (2H, t, J=7.9 Hz), 3.18 (1H, s). ¹⁹F{¹H} NMR (CDCl₃, 376 MHz) δ=−62.1.

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It is understood that the examples and embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and that various modifications or changes in light thereof will be suggested to persons skilled in the art and are to be included within the spirit and purview of this application and scope of the appended claims. All publications, patents, and patent applications cited herein are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety for all purposes. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A compound having the formula:

wherein, L¹ is independently —OCH₂—, —S(O)₂—, —NH—, —O—, —S—, —C(O)—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —NHC(O)NH—, or —OC(O)—; R¹ is independently R²-substituted or unsubstituted aryl, halogen, —CX¹ ₃, —CHX¹ ₂—, —CH₂X¹, —OH, —SH, R²-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, R²-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, R²-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, or R²-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl; R² is independently oxo, halogen, —CX² ₃, —CHX² ₂, —CH²X², —OCX² ₃, —OCH₂X², —OCHX² ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, R³-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, R³-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, R³-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, R³-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, R³-substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or R³-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R³ is Independently oxo, halogen, —CX³ ₃, —CHX³ ₂, —CR₂X³, —OCX³ ₃, —OCH₂X³, —OCHX³ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or R⁴-substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R⁴ is independently oxo, halogen, —CX⁴ ₃, —CHX⁴ ₂, —CH₂X⁴, —OCX⁴ ₃, —OCH₂X⁴, —OCHX⁴ ₂, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —COOH, —CONH₂, —NO₂, —SH, —SO₃H, —SO₄H, —SO₂NH₂, —NHNH₂, —ONH₂, —NHC(O)NHNH₂, —NHC(O)NH₂, —NHSO₂H, —NHC(O)H, —NHC(O)OH, —NHOH, —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted heteroalkyl, unsubstituted cycloalkyl, unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl unsubstituted aryl, or unsubstituted heteroaryl; E is

X¹, X², X³, and X⁴ are independently —F, —Cl, —Br, or —I; wherein each heteroalkyl Independently comprises at least one carbon atom and at least one heteroatom selected from O, N, P, Si, and S, and wherein the heteroatom may be placed at any interior position of the heteroalkyl or at the position at which the heteroalkyl is attached to the remainder of the molecule; each heterocycloalkyl is independently a cyclic group which comprises at least one carbon atom and at least one heteroatom selected from O, N, P, Si, and S; each heteroaryl is Independently an aromatic group which comprises at least one heteroatom selected from O, N, P, St, and S; provided when L¹ is —C(O)—, R¹ is not —OCH₃; and provided when L¹ is —OC(O)—, R¹ is not —CH₃.
 2. The compound of claim 1, wherein L¹ is —OCH₂— or —O—.
 3. The compound of claim 1, wherein R¹ is independently R²-substituted or unsubstituted aryl, R²-substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, R²-substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, R²-substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, or R²-substituted or unsubstituted alkyl.
 4. The compound of claim 1, wherein R¹ is independently R²-substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, R²-substituted or unsubstituted 2 to 6 membered heteroalkyl, R²-substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, R²-substituted or unsubstituted 3 to 6 membered heterocycloalkyl, or R²-substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl.
 5. The compound of claim 1, wherein R¹ is independently R²-substituted or unsubstituted phenyl.
 6. The compound of claim 1, wherein R¹ is independently

halogen, —CF₃, —OH, —SH, —NHC(O)CH₃, —OCH₃, —SCH₃,


7. The compound of claim 1, having the formula:


8. The compound of claim 1, having the formula:


9. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of claim 1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
 10. A method for treating renal cell carcinoma, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, or non-Hodgkin lymphoma, said method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of claim
 1. 